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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E Boise ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Boise ID
 43.61°N 116.06°W (Elev. 5633 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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