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

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Lat: 47.44472°NLon: 122.31361°WElev: 427.0ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Federal Way WA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Federal Way WA
 47.3°N 122.35°W (Elev. 308 ft)
1:26 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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