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

Boise Air Terminal (KBOI)

Lat: 43.56704°NLon: 116.24053°WElev: 2822.0ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed NNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Boise ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Boise ID
 43.52°N 115.92°W (Elev. 4793 ft)
2:05 am MST Feb 18, 2026
8am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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