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

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Potlatch ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Potlatch ID
 46.86°N 116.96°W (Elev. 3186 ft)
2:47 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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