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

DW9695 Connell (D9695)

Lat: 46.7315°NLon: 118.87767°WElev: 1132.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Kahlotus WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm.  Snow level 1000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Snow level 1000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Kahlotus WA
 46.67°N 118.47°W (Elev. 1040 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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