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

Timberline - Magic Mile (TIM70)

Lat: 45.34537°NLon: 121.71175°WElev: 6990.0ft.

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Lolo Pass OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:00am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:00am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 23. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 30. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 23. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 30. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Lolo Pass OR
 45.44°N 121.75°W (Elev. 3904 ft)
8:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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