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

Lowell (KP69)

Lat: 46.14417°NLon: 115.59639°WElev: 1466.0ft.

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 May 09:52 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ENE Lowell ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  Snow level 7000 feet. High near 43. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 7pm, then rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers before midnight, then snow after midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 31. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before midnight.  Widespread frost after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Frost

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Widespread frost before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Frost then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 43. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain showers before 7pm, then rain and snow showers between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers before midnight, then snow after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before midnight. Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday
Widespread frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Areas of frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Areas of frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ENE Lowell ID
 46.27°N 115.27°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
3:40 am MDT May 5, 2024
11am MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 11, 2024
 
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