Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW9695 Connell (D9695)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.51 in (999.32 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 04:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Washtucna WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2000 feet lowering to 1400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after 1pm, then gradually ending.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • 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

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet lowering to 1400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow, possibly mixing with rain after 1pm, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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 chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Washtucna WA
 46.67°N 118.22°W (Elev. 991 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
6pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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