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

RED RIVER (RRFI1)

Lat: 45.7125°NLon: 115.3375°WElev: 4600.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 03:27 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SE Elk City ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SE Elk City ID
 45.6°N 115.15°W (Elev. 4777 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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