Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Driggs, Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport (KDIJ)

Lat: 43.74167°NLon: 111.09778°WElev: 6227.0ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed WSW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 06 May 03:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Driggs ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 43. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 26. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before noon, then snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 40. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely before 9pm, then snow likely after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 43. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before noon, then snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely before 9pm, then snow likely after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Driggs ID
 43.71°N 111.21°W (Elev. 6086 ft)
2:50 pm MDT May 6, 2024
3pm MDT May 6, 2024-6pm MDT May 13, 2024
 
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