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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:26 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Plains MT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:41pm until February 18, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:41pm until February 18, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. North wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Plains MT
 47.38°N 114.91°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
1:02 pm MST Feb 18, 2026
2pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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