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

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA
 47.04°N 117.31°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
2:47 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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