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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 03:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Mount St Helens WA

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

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °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 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 28. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable 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 29. Southwest wind 5 to 7 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 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Mount St Helens WA
 46.3°N 121.93°W (Elev. 3976 ft)
3:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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