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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Lacey WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly 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 snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly 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 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. 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. Mostly 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 48.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Lacey WA
 47.05°N 122.78°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:26 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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