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

Boundary County Airport (K65S)

Lat: 48.726°NLon: 116.2952°WElev: 2333.0ft.

light snow,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:40pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:40pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the morning.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21. East wind around 9 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. North wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID
 48.67°N 116.48°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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