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

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 Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:45 AM MST
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

    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.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

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

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    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.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    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.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    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.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Preston ID
 42.18°N 111.7°W (Elev. 6755 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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