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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Bancroft ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:55pm until February 19, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:55pm until February 19, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow between 3pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -5. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -8. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -5. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -8. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. East wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Bancroft ID
 42.83°N 111.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
12pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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