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 29.38 in (994.92 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Fort Hall ID

Wind Advisory February 18, 09:00am until February 18, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 8pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Fort Hall ID
 43.11°N 112.48°W (Elev. 4616 ft)
11:46 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
2am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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