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

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE American Falls ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:51am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:51am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow between 3am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 13 °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 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east 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 13.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE American Falls ID
 42.74°N 112.74°W (Elev. 5735 ft)
11:46 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
1am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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