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

Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS)

Lat: 46.677°NLon: 122.9827°WElev: 177.0ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Rochester WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 5am.  Low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 5am. Low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Rochester WA
 46.8°N 123.02°W (Elev. 187 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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