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

Joslin Field - Magic Valley Regional Airport (KTWF)

Lat: 42.4785°NLon: 114.47739°WElev: 4163.0ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.43 in (996.61 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Jackpot NV

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind 8 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Jackpot NV
 42.05°N 114.75°W (Elev. 5302 ft)
2:05 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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