Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Franklin (ITD04)

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

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed E 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 11 Apr 06:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles N Preston ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northeast 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Windy, with an east wind 7 to 12 mph becoming south southwest 22 to 32 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before noon, then rain and snow showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 3am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north northeast 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Windy, with an east wind 7 to 12 mph becoming south southwest 22 to 32 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of snow before noon, then rain and snow showers likely between noon and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles N Preston ID
 42.3°N 111.86°W (Elev. 5646 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
6pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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