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

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southeast wind around 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Southeast wind around 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA
 46.1°N 117.8°W (Elev. 5161 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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