Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 09:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Coulee City WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Coulee City WA
 47.53°N 119.29°W (Elev. 1519 ft)
6:02 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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