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

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

Lat: 45.81556°NLon: 114.25833°WElev: 4420.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 May 04:14 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NW Shoup ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 54. North northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 2am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Low around 32. North northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. West northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Widespread frost before 2am, then widespread frost after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Frost

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Widespread frost before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Frost then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 54. North northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain before 2am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Low around 32. North northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. West northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Widespread frost before 2am, then widespread frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Widespread frost before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Widespread frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
30 Miles NW Shoup ID
 45.69°N 114.71°W (Elev. 4629 ft)
2:41 pm MDT May 5, 2024
4pm MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 12, 2024
 
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