Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW3277 Orofino (D3277)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.51 in (999.32 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 08:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Orofino ID

Winter Weather Advisory until February 17, 11:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 17, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. South wind around 8 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 32. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. 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. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. South wind around 8 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 32. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Orofino ID
 46.45°N 116.27°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
1:01 am MST Feb 17, 2026
9am MST Feb 17, 2026-6pm MST Feb 23, 2026
 
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