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

DW3277 Orofino (D3277)

Lat: 46.48017°NLon: 116.25533°WElev: 1039.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 10:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Orofino ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 32. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow between 1am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. East southeast wind around 6 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °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

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 32. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. East southeast wind around 6 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 3300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Orofino ID
 46.45°N 116.27°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
2:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
11am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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