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

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 11:14 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles E Elk City ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:27pm until February 18, 02:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:27pm until February 18, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °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
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 2pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 6 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 12.
Saturday
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 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.89°N 114.81°W (Elev. 5509 ft)
11:27 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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