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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

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

light snow

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ESE Downey ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Steady temperature around 23. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 7 to 17 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Steady temperature around 23. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 7 to 17 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ESE Downey ID
 42.4°N 111.94°W (Elev. 6591 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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