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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:51 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Stanley ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -6. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -6. South southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -16. West wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Stanley ID
 44.14°N 115°W (Elev. 8829 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 am MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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