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

Top of Whitebird Hill (ITD92)

Lat: 45.84722°NLon: 116.23968°WElev: 4222.0ft.

light snow

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Feb 08:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Grangeville ID

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 11:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 32. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Grangeville ID
 45.87°N 116.2°W (Elev. 4163 ft)
2:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
9am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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