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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount St Helens WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:17pm until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:17pm until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Southeast wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • 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. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 19. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Southeast wind around 14 mph. 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 23. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. 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 14. Northwest wind 7 to 9 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 24. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 21. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. 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 26. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
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
 46.2°N 122.21°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
11:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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