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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 03:14 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Darby MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:13pm until February 18, 08:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:13pm until February 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -6. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 18. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -6. South wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 18. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Darby MT
 46.03°N 114.47°W (Elev. 7133 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
4pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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