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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Riggins ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:56am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:56am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Riggins ID
 45.6°N 116.51°W (Elev. 2936 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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