Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bear Lake County Airport (K1U7)

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

Partly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 03 Dec 04:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Montpelier ID

Winter Storm Watch December 4, 05:00pm until December 6, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Light west wind.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 18 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Light west wind.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 18 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Montpelier ID
 42.19°N 111.58°W (Elev. 7854 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
5pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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