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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ESE Ione WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:19pm until February 18, 08:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:19pm until February 18, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Light and variable wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles ESE Ione WA
 48.66°N 116.95°W (Elev. 2703 ft)
Last Update:
4:17 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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