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 96%
Wind Speed WSW 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.72 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Malad City ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:54am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:54am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -7. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 18 °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 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 26. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -7. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. North wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Malad City ID
 42.3°N 112.28°W (Elev. 7090 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
11am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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