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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Boundary County Airport (K65S)

Lat: 48.726°NLon: 116.2952°WElev: 2333.0ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 11:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Bonners Ferry ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Light northeast wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. 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 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 16. Light northeast wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3200 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 2600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bonners Ferry ID
 48.69°N 116.32°W (Elev. 1847 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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