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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 09 Dec 09:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Montpelier ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 3am.  Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8200 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain between 11am and noon.  Snow level 8600 feet. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 3am. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8200 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain between 11am and noon. Snow level 8600 feet. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Montpelier ID
 42.25°N 111.62°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
9pm MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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