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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Franklin (ITD04)

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

light snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	WSW 12 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	1.05 mi
Wind Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	18 Feb 11:45 AM MST

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Preston ID

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:06pm until February 19, 05:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:06pm until February 19, 05:00am
NOW until 5:00am Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 19 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 21 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 12 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 26 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 26.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.