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

Lookout Pass (ITDA7)

Lat: 47.4611°NLon: 115.6937°WElev: 4526.0ft.

light snow

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 05:30 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Lookout Pass MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:45pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:45pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 23. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind around 6 mph. 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 12. South wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. East wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 23. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Lookout Pass MT
 47.37°N 115.63°W (Elev. 4619 ft)
4:17 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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