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

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Vashon WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °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 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Vashon WA
 47.38°N 122.44°W (Elev. 164 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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