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

Grant County Airport (KMWH)

Lat: 47.19299°NLon: 119.31451°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Moses Lake WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 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 around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Moses Lake WA
 47.12°N 119.28°W (Elev. 1115 ft)
2:47 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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