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

PLAINS (PLAM8)

Lat: 47.46622°NLon: 114.87961°WElev: 2481.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:26 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NE Superior MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:01pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:01pm until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. North northwest wind around 8 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. East wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NE Superior MT
 47.29°N 114.74°W (Elev. 5374 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
5pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 25, 2026
 
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