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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

Lat: 45.81556°NLon: 114.25833°WElev: 4420.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:14 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles E Elk City ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:00am until February 18, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 26. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 26. 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 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 26. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 26. 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 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
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 28.
Monday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.89°N 114.81°W (Elev. 5509 ft)
Last Update:
2:12 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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