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 77%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 01:27 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles E Elk City ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 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 28. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 26. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 26. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west 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 10.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.82°N 115.26°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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