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.

unknown precip

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Tensed ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:37pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:37pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 6 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 7 to 9 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 19.

    Low: 19 °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 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. 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 20. Southeast wind around 7 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 31. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. 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. South wind around 6 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
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 3900 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 30. 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:
11 Miles ESE Tensed ID
 47.1°N 116.73°W (Elev. 3419 ft)
10:06 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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