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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

Lat: 45.92944°NLon: 122.20278°WElev: 2592.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Cougar WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:18pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:18pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 28. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 28. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Cougar WA
 46.11°N 122.22°W (Elev. 2536 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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