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

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

Lat: 42.92028°NLon: 112.57111°WElev: 4449.0ft.

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28°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed WSW 29 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Pocatello Municipal ID

Wind Advisory February 18, 01:16pm until February 18, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory February 18, 01:16pm until February 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Pocatello Municipal ID
 43.05°N 112.65°W (Elev. 4383 ft)
11:46 am MST Feb 18, 2026
1pm MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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