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

KB7DZR Joseph (AP890)

Lat: 45.38867°NLon: 117.23317°WElev: 3977.82ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WSW Riggins ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:36pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:36pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles WSW Riggins ID
 45.26°N 116.7°W (Elev. 2244 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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