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

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

Lat: 47.3075°NLon: 119.51583°WElev: 1276.0ft.

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ephrata Municipal WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 11 to 15 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 11 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday 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 50%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Point Forecast:
Ephrata Municipal WA
 47.32°N 119.55°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
10:06 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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