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.

light snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Rockland ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:36pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:36pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    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. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Rockland ID
 42.63°N 112.55°W (Elev. 5650 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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