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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 05:00 AM MST

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	SW 14 MPH
Barometer	29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	16°F (-9°C)
Last update	18 Feb 04:53 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Basalt ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:07pm until February 19, 05:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:07pm until February 19, 05:00am
NOW until 5:00am Thu
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 24 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 13 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Thursday
High: 24 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 24 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 29 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. East southeast wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 29.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.