Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Franklin (ITD04)

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

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed E 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 08 Dec 02:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ENE Preston ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 34 by 3am. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 11pm.  Snow level 6800 feet rising to 8000 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 34 by 3am. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. South southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 8000 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ENE Preston ID
 42.18°N 111.7°W (Elev. 6755 ft)
1:04 pm MST Dec 8, 2025
2pm MST Dec 8, 2025-6pm MST Dec 14, 2025
 
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