Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.51 in (999.32 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Coulee City WA

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind 11 to 15 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind 11 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
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 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Coulee City WA
 47.53°N 119.29°W (Elev. 1519 ft)
11:31 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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