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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 06:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount St Helens WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 23. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm, then snow likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 28. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a southeast wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 23. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 8 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm, then snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 28. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33. 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.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount St Helens WA
 46.2°N 122.21°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
6:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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