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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:14 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles ENE Elk City ID

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North 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: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. 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: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 33. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North 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 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm 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 18. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. 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 16.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles ENE Elk City ID
 45.98°N 114.83°W (Elev. 3166 ft)
2:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
6am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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