Heavy Snow in the Northern Rockies; Severe Weather Across the Plains; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Heavy wet snow and gusty winds are expected in the higher elevations of Idaho, western Montana, and Wyoming Thursday. Meanwhile, another round of severe storms are expected to develop across the central and southern Plains. Damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail are the primary threats. Further west, dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to critical fire weather concerns in the Southwest Read More >

Current conditions at

RED RIVER (RRFI1)

Lat: 45.7125°NLon: 115.3375°WElev: 4600.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed ENE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 May 10:27 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles E Elk City ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 3am, then a slight chance of snow.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain between midnight and 3am, then a chance of rain and snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 3am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Memorial Day
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.77°N 114.94°W (Elev. 6611 ft)
3:40 am MDT May 23, 2024
12pm MDT May 23, 2024-6pm MDT May 29, 2024
 
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