Lake Effect Snow; Storm Moving Inland across the West then onto the Center of the Nation

Prolonged period of Lake Effect snow will impact the Great Lakes region into this first weekend of the New Year. A Pacific storm moves inland with rain showers and higher elevation snow through Friday. Snow will spread into most of Montana through Saturday. Energy from this system will spawn another storm across the Plains late this weekend. Rain, thunderstorms and a wintry mixture will develop. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 07:51 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles S Stanley ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 29 by 5am. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 18. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 29 by 5am. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 18. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. West northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles S Stanley ID
 43.94°N 114.92°W (Elev. 8205 ft)
4:31 pm MST Jan 2, 2025
8pm MST Jan 2, 2025-6pm MST Jan 9, 2025
 
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