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

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Cougar WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:43pm until February 19, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:43pm until February 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Cougar WA
 46.12°N 122.35°W (Elev. 1529 ft)
4:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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