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

Smiths Ferry (ITD36)

Lat: 44.30107°NLon: 116.08926°WElev: 4603.0ft.

unknown precip

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SW Cascade ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SW Cascade ID
 44.35°N 116.29°W (Elev. 4488 ft)
2:07 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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