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

Grand Coulee Dam Airport (K3W7)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.35 in (993.91 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Electric City WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. North wind around 10 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 22.

    Low: 22 °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 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. North wind around 10 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 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Electric City WA
 47.87°N 119.1°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
6:02 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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