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

LITTLE BULLWHACKER CREEK (LBCM8)

Lat: 47.83144°NLon: 109.00839°WElev: 3100.0ft.

NA

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:32 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles N Winifred MT

Cold Weather Advisory February 18, 12:27pm until February 19, 12:00pm
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory February 18, 12:27pm until February 19, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light and variable wind.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Light east southeast wind.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 8. Wind chill values as low as -15. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Light east southeast wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. East wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles N Winifred MT
 47.79°N 109.42°W (Elev. 3284 ft)
11:32 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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