Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

Lat: 42.64943°NLon: 111.82603°WElev: 5523.0ft.

light snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSE 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Bancroft ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:22am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:22am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind 6 to 16 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 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Bancroft ID
 42.61°N 112.01°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
4:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
5am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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