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.

light snow,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.36 in (994.24 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE American Falls ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:50am until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:50am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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. East northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
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. East northeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. 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)
4:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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