Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:03 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:22am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:22am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy freezing fog between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers between 10pm and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy freezing fog between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light southwest wind.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA
 46.18°N 117.63°W (Elev. 3780 ft)
3:27 am PST Feb 18, 2026
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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