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

Pocatello (Monte Vista) (ITD25)

Lat: 42.88987°NLon: 112.43237°WElev: 4605.0ft.

Rain

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 07:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Rockland ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:59am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:59am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust 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 11.

    Low: 11 °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 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 25 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Rockland ID
 42.63°N 112.55°W (Elev. 5650 ft)
4:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
7am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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