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

NCSB (NCSW1)

Lat: 48.42528°NLon: 120.14194°WElev: 1697.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:06 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Twisp WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 7am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind around 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind around 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Twisp WA
 48.32°N 119.95°W (Elev. 3510 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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