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.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Soap Lake WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest 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.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. North wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 10 to 13 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, 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

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 10 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. 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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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Soap Lake WA
 47.4°N 119.48°W (Elev. 1214 ft)
5:37 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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