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

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

Lat: 46.75522°NLon: 122.10975°WElev: 1421.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light west northwest wind.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 5pm.  High near 23. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. East southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between 10 and 17. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers between 4am and 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light west northwest wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. High near 23. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between 10 and 17. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
1:26 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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