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.

Clear

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 03 Dec 05:55 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles W 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 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 16. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Temperature rising to around 21 by 5am. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 16. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Temperature rising to around 21 by 5am. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 27. 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 21. 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 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles W Montpelier ID
 42.33°N 111.54°W (Elev. 7618 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
6pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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