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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °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 slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light southwest wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 45. 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 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA
 47.04°N 117.31°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
10:06 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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