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

FINNEY CREEK (FIFW1)

Lat: 48.39236°NLon: 121.81828°WElev: 2160.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:28 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SSE Newhalem WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between 9 and 18. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between 3 and 8. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between 3 and 13. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between 9 and 18. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between 3 and 8. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between 3 and 13. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SSE Newhalem WA
 48.48°N 121.08°W (Elev. 3159 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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