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

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Mount St Helens WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:38pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:38pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm 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: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 33. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Mount St Helens WA
 46.16°N 121.86°W (Elev. 2283 ft)
2:42 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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