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

DENT (DNFI1)

Lat: 46.62319°NLon: 116.22069°WElev: 1700.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Orofino 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: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 36. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west around 5 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 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Orofino ID
 46.56°N 116.23°W (Elev. 1972 ft)
2:21 am MST Feb 18, 2026
10am MST Feb 18, 2026-6pm MST Feb 24, 2026
 
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