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

Burlington/Mount Vernon, Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS)

Lat: 48.47083°NLon: 122.42083°WElev: 144.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Mount Vernon WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Mount Vernon WA
 48.4°N 122.31°W (Elev. 587 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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