Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bear Lake County Airport (K1U7)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 09 Dec 08:15 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Preston ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 11pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 8am.  Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 8am. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Preston ID
 42.15°N 111.57°W (Elev. 8310 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
8pm MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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