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

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

Lat: 47.79992°NLon: 121.286°WElev: 2028.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Index WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 13 and 18. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 13 and 18. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Index WA
 48.05°N 121.43°W (Elev. 2093 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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