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

Raft River (ITD88)

Lat: 42.57783°NLon: 113.43781°WElev: 4527.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed WSW 21 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SSE Rockland ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:16pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:16pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles SSE Rockland ID
 42.32°N 112.73°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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