Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pocatello (Monte Vista) (ITD25)

Lat: 42.88987°NLon: 112.43237°WElev: 4605.0ft.

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 05 May 07:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Rockland ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then snow.  Low around 31. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain.  High near 44. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow and
    Windy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then snow likely.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then snow. Low around 31. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain. High near 44. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then snow likely. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Rockland ID
 42.63°N 112.55°W (Elev. 5650 ft)
5:31 am MDT May 5, 2024
7am MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 11, 2024
 
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