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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Soldier Mountain ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:42am until February 17, 08:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:42am until February 17, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. Low around 14. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 6 inches.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West northwest wind 11 to 14 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 14. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. West wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Soldier Mountain ID
 43.54°N 114.78°W (Elev. 7146 ft)
Last Update:
2:07 am MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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