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

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 03:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSE Skykomish WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between 7 and 13. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 2 and 8. East wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between 7 and 13. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between 2 and 8. East wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSE Skykomish WA
 47.55°N 121.29°W (Elev. 5948 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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