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

White Pass (TWHIT)

Lat: 46.638°NLon: 121.39°WElev: 4498.0ft.

light snow

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 04:32 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Packwood WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers.  High near 26. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 11 and 21. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. High near 26. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 11 and 21. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Packwood WA
 46.52°N 121.65°W (Elev. 4711 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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