Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PITTSBURG LANDING (PLFI1)

Lat: 45.63747°NLon: 116.46894°WElev: 1357.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:11 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Riggins ID

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 09:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -16. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -6. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 11. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -16. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -16. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 7. South southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Riggins ID
 45.32°N 116.53°W (Elev. 8871 ft)
2:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
2am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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