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

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

Lat: 46.97333°NLon: 122.90333°WElev: 203.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE McCleary WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 17 and 27. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 5am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 7 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 10am, then rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. East southeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 17 and 27. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 5am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 7 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 10am, then rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE McCleary WA
 46.98°N 123.14°W (Elev. 2188 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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