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

SEATTLE WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE (SEAW1)

Lat: 47.68528°NLon: 122.25111°WElev: 29.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Seattle-University WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Seattle-University WA
 47.65°N 122.33°W (Elev. 3 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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