Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Northwest; Snow in the North-Central US

A prolonged atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to widespread urban and river flooding, heavy mountain snow, along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through much of the week. A clipper will bring a period of snow across the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes into Tuesday, before a stronger system bring more wintry impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bear Lake County Airport (K1U7)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Dec 04:55 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Montpelier ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 32 by 5am. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 4pm. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 32 by 5am. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 29 by 4pm. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Montpelier ID
 42.19°N 111.55°W (Elev. 8094 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 9, 2025
5am MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 15, 2025
 
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