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

Winchester (ITD41)

Lat: 46.25521°NLon: 116.6051°WElev: 3761.0ft.

Rain

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Reubens ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Reubens ID
 46.35°N 116.56°W (Elev. 3471 ft)
2:47 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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