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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 >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 11:30:14 am PST

Today will have the next round on winter weather impacting the Inland Northwest. Main focus will be Eastern Washington and Idaho Panhandle. Afternoon could see heavier snow bands with possible snow squall conditions.

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