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

Mt. Margaret (ITDD1)

Lat: 46.93189°NLon: 116.69939°WElev: 2621.0ft.

light snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Onaway ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:42am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:42am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southeast wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Onaway ID
 47.03°N 116.81°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
9:27 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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