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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Lat: 47.44472°NLon: 122.31361°WElev: 427.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Des Moines WA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    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.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Des Moines WA
 47.37°N 122.31°W (Elev. 210 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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