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

Lolo Pass (ITD28)

Lat: 46.63592°NLon: 114.58037°WElev: 5262.0ft.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 05 May 06:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Powell ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 5am, then rain and snow.  Low around 36. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  High near 49. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 3pm, then rain.  High near 44. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Areas of frost after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Areas Frost

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Areas of frost before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Areas of frost after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Areas
    Frost

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 5am, then rain and snow. Low around 36. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 49. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 9pm, then rain and snow likely between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 3pm, then rain. High near 44. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Areas of frost after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Areas of frost after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Powell ID
 46.73°N 114.53°W (Elev. 4301 ft)
2:41 pm MDT May 5, 2024
6pm MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 12, 2024
 
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