Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW3277 Orofino (D3277)

Lat: 46.48017°NLon: 116.25533°WElev: 1039.0ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Mar 05:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Orofino ID

Wind Advisory March 12, 06:40am until March 12, 12:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 12, 06:40am until March 12, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow.  Low around 39. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  High near 46. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after midnight.  Low around 38. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 9am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 1700 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 9pm, then rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain before 9am, then rain and snow. High near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow. Low around 39. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow. High near 46. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after midnight. Low around 38. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 9am, then rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 1700 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 9pm, then rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Orofino ID
 46.48°N 116.31°W (Elev. 1568 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 12, 2026
6am MDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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