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

Driggs, Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport (KDIJ)

Lat: 43.74167°NLon: 111.09778°WElev: 6227.0ft.

light snow,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.34 in (993.57 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:54am until February 19, 05:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:54am until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 3am.  Low around 12. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 32. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 12. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport ID
 43.74°N 111.06°W (Elev. 6296 ft)
10:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
10am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database