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.

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 05:45 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles W Cascade ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow.  High near 28. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 28. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles W Cascade ID
 44.5°N 116.32°W (Elev. 4577 ft)
2:05 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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