Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Last Update: 219 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026

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Seattle, WA Local Forecast Office

6NM SW Seattle WA

Marine Zone Forecast


Today
S wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A slight chance of freezing rain and snow showers this morning. A chance of showers.
Tonight
SE wind around 5 kt, backing to N after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of showers. A chance of freezing rain after midnight.
Thu
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Thu Night
N wind around 5 kt, veering to S after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Fri
S wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain in the afternoon.
Fri Night
SE wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
Sat
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
Sat Night
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. A chance of rain.
Sun
E wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain.
Sun Night
E wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to SE after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain.



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219 AM PST Wed Feb 18 2026
 
 

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