Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Franklin (ITD04)

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

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SSE 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 14 Mar 04:45 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles N Preston ID

Wind Advisory until March 14, 09:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until March 14, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 8pm.  Areas of blowing dust before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a north northwest wind 28 to 38 mph decreasing to 13 to 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Areas of blowing dust. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 45. Windy, with a west wind around 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 8pm. Areas of blowing dust before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a north northwest wind 28 to 38 mph decreasing to 13 to 23 mph. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles N Preston ID
 42.3°N 111.86°W (Elev. 5646 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Mar 14, 2026
5pm MDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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