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, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

Lat: 42.92028°NLon: 112.57111°WElev: 4449.0ft.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WSW 21 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE American Falls ID

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

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East southeast wind 5 to 8 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 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °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. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. Breezy, with a west wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE American Falls ID
 42.69°N 112.62°W (Elev. 5335 ft)
4:31 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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