Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

Lat: 46.26955°NLon: 119.11813°WElev: 397.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 03:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Highland WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. West wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 8 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 2600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Highland WA
 46.06°N 119.19°W (Elev. 1434 ft)
3:27 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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