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

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

Lat: 47.427°NLon: 121.418°WElev: 2972.0ft.

unknown precip

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 08:48 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Snoqualmie Pass WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 18 and 28. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7pm, then snow likely between 7pm and 4am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 18 and 28. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7pm, then snow likely between 7pm and 4am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.39°N 121.53°W (Elev. 1713 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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