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.

light snow,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:10 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Boise ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Boise ID
 43.55°N 116.02°W (Elev. 3615 ft)
2:05 am MST Feb 18, 2026
11am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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