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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Oakesdale WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:02am until February 18, 10:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:02am until February 18, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °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 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
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 before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. 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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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Oakesdale WA
 47.09°N 117.23°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
5:37 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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