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

Bear Lake County Airport (K1U7)

Lat: 42.2497°NLon: 111.3416°WElev: 5928.0ft.

Mist

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 21 MPH
Barometer 29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Border ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:10pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:10pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light south southwest  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 5pm. High near 31. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 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 23. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Border ID
 42.37°N 111.05°W (Elev. 6391 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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