Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.41 in (995.94 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:51 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Ketchum ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 11. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the morning.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 11. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the morning. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Ketchum ID
 43.87°N 114.67°W (Elev. 7726 ft)
4:31 pm MST Feb 17, 2026
9pm MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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