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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Mount St Helens WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:42am until February 20, 04:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:42am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  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 31. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °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 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. 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 31. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one 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 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Mount St Helens WA
 46.16°N 122.17°W (Elev. 4003 ft)
10:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database