Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

KB7DZR Joseph (AP890)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed E 9 MPH
Barometer 29.51 in (999.32 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Riggins ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:21pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:21pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 29. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 34. West wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 29. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 34. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Riggins ID
 45.6°N 116.51°W (Elev. 2936 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
4pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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