Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Franklin (ITD04)

Lat: 42.01175°NLon: 111.80631°WElev: 4508.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 27 Apr 02:45 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Preston ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow between midnight and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow between midnight and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before noon, then snow showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 9300 feet rising to 9900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Preston ID
 42.05°N 111.68°W (Elev. 7464 ft)
12:41 am MDT Apr 27, 2026
3am MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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