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

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

Lat: 45.61881°NLon: 116.28211°WElev: 1568.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles N Brundage Mountain ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -12. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -13. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -6. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -1. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -12. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -13. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -6. South wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles N Brundage Mountain ID
 45.17°N 116.13°W (Elev. 7825 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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