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

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

Lat: 42.64943°NLon: 111.82603°WElev: 5523.0ft.

light snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Downey ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:22pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:22pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 8 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 8 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Downey ID
 42.35°N 112.23°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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