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

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E White Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. East wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. East wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E White Pass WA
 46.64°N 121.06°W (Elev. 4088 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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