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

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Mount St Helens WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:46am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:46am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly between 11pm and 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 33. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly between 11pm and 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 33. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Mount St Helens WA
 46.28°N 122.11°W (Elev. 3622 ft)
4:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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