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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin (ITD04)

Lat: 42.01175°NLon: 111.80631°WElev: 4508.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 03:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Preston ID

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:26pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:26pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. South southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 27. South southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Preston ID
 42.05°N 111.68°W (Elev. 7464 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 am MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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