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

Grand Coulee Dam Airport (K3W7)

Lat: 47.92205°NLon: 119.083°WElev: 1593.0ft.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Electric City WA

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. 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:
6 Miles SW Electric City WA
 47.87°N 119.13°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
10:06 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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