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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

Lat: 46.97333°NLon: 122.90333°WElev: 203.0ft.

Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Olympia WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Olympia WA
 47.03°N 122.9°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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