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

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

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

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:15pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:15pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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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 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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