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

OTHELLO (OTOW1)

Lat: 46.88139°NLon: 119.32417°WElev: 855.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:29 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Royal City WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind 13 to 15 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind 13 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SE Royal City WA
 46.78°N 119.44°W (Elev. 1276 ft)
4:17 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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