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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 03:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Tensed ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:39pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:39pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3400 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Tensed ID
 47.1°N 116.73°W (Elev. 3419 ft)
2:47 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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