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

Bear Lake County Airport (K1U7)

Lat: 42.2497°NLon: 111.3416°WElev: 5928.0ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 13 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 05 May 05:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Montpelier ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 44. West wind around 13 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 29. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 44. West wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow showers before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW Montpelier ID
 42.18°N 111.4°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
5:31 pm MDT May 5, 2024
5pm MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 12, 2024
 
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