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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 02:27 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Elk City ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 29. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 30. Wind chill values as low as -2. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 29. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 9.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.82°N 115.29°W (Elev. 5564 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
3pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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