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

Old Town (ITDA8)

Lat: 48.1711°NLon: 117.0225°WElev: 2321.0ft.

light snow

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Oldtown ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind 6 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East wind 6 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Oldtown ID
 48.3°N 117.05°W (Elev. 3990 ft)
5:37 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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