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

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

Lat: 47.49509°NLon: 122.21437°WElev: 23.0ft.

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Renton WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly between 3am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 25 °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. Light and variable wind.  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 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °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 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 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. Light and variable wind. 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 34. 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 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Renton WA
 47.46°N 122.15°W (Elev. 217 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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