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

Hailey, Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN)

Lat: 43.5°NLon: 114.3°WElev: 5318.0ft.

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:47 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles N Ketchum ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -26. West northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -28. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: -6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -5.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -14. West northwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around -7. Wind chill values as low as -26. West northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Wind chill values as low as -28. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Wind chill values as low as -22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -5.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles N Ketchum ID
 43.92°N 114.41°W (Elev. 10377 ft)
10:31 am MST Feb 18, 2026
11am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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