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 10:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount St Helens WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:22am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:22am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Southeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °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 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. High near 21. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming east in the evening. 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 25. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount St Helens WA
 46.18°N 122.18°W (Elev. 6204 ft)
11:09 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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