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 >
| NWS Forecast for: Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm (PZZ150) Issued by: National Weather Service Seattle, WA Last Update: 214 PM PST Wed Feb 18 2026 | |
| Tonight: NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft, subsiding to 3 to 4 ft after midnight. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of showers with a slight chance of snow showers early this evening, then a slight chance of showers late this evening. Thu: NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 10 seconds. Thu Night: NE wind around 10 kt, veering to E after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain and snow after midnight. Fri: SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: SE 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 4 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of snow in the morning. Rain likely. Fri Night: SE wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming E 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: E 6 ft at 6 seconds and W 3 ft at 9 seconds. Rain. Sat: E wind 20 to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: E 7 ft at 7 seconds, S 9 ft at 11 seconds and W 3 ft at 15 seconds. Rain. Sat Night: E wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: E 5 ft at 5 seconds, E 7 ft at 7 seconds and S 10 ft at 11 seconds. Rain. Sun: E wind 25 to 30 kt, veering to SE 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave detail: E 5 ft at 5 seconds, E 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 3 ft at 13 seconds. Rain. Sun Night: SE wind around 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds, S 10 ft at 12 seconds and NW 3 ft at 13 seconds. Rain. Mon: SE wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and SW 10 ft at 11 seconds. Rain. Mon Night: S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 10 seconds and SW 9 ft at 11 seconds. Rain. | |
| Zone Forecast: Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm (PZZ150) | |
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