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

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

Lat: 47.427°NLon: 121.418°WElev: 2972.0ft.

Rain

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 17 Feb 03:48 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Snoqualmie Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind around 6 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.48°N 121.36°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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