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

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

Lat: 42.92028° N Lon: 112.57111° W Elev: 4449.0 ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed WSW 23 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:53 AM MST
Detailed forecast for

Lower Snake River Plain

Today
Cloudy with a chance of snow. Windy. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Highs around 34. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph... Increasing to west 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Breezy, colder. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Lows 15 to 22. West winds 15 to 25 mph...shifting to southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. A slight chance of snow in the morning. Highs 27 to 34. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows 8 to 16. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of snow. Highs 27 to 34. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 8 to 17.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 31 to 38.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 22. Highs 37 to 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 18 to 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs 42 to 49.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows 26 to 33.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a chance of rain and snow. Highs 42 to 49.



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