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

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

Lat: 48.57418°NLon: 116.95787°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:24am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:24am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 20. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3200 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID
 48.61°N 116.84°W (Elev. 2569 ft)
5:37 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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