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

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

Lat: 43.30833°NLon: 114.825°WElev: 5039.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 20 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles NNE Mountain Home ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -2 and 3. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -2 and 3. West northwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles NNE Mountain Home ID
 43.48°N 115.46°W (Elev. 6345 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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