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

RED RIVER (RRFI1)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 May 03:27 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles SSE Elk City ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 50. West northwest wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and 1am, then snow after 1am.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 29. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers before 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Widespread frost after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Frost

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Widespread frost before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Frost then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 50. West northwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 29. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 2pm and 5pm, then snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers before 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Widespread frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Widespread frost before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Widespread frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Widespread frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Widespread frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Areas of frost. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Areas of frost. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
33 Miles SSE Elk City ID
 45.38°N 115.2°W (Elev. 5659 ft)
2:41 pm MDT May 5, 2024
5pm MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 12, 2024
 
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