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

PITTSBURG LANDING (PLFI1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 08:11 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Riggins ID

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

    NOW until 9:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light south wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight. 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 24. South wind 5 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light south wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Riggins ID
 45.39°N 116.46°W (Elev. 6709 ft)
2:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
9am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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