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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 32 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:45 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Rockland ID

Wind Advisory until February 18, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until February 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Northeast wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East southeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Northeast wind 6 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Rockland ID
 42.49°N 113°W (Elev. 5951 ft)
4:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
10am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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