Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from December 17, 05:00 AM MST until December 17, 05:00 PM MST

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

Lat: 42.64943°NLon: 111.82603°WElev: 5523.0ft.

43°F

6°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	SSW 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	20°F (-7°C)
Visibility	1.24 mi
Wind Chill	40°F (4°C)
Last update	15 Dec 04:45 PM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSE Bancroft ID

High Wind Watch December 17, 05:00am until December 17, 05:00pm

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High Wind Watch

Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 45 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday
High: 43 °F
Rain and
Breezy then
Rain/Snow and
Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 38 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 47 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Wednesday

Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Windy, with a south wind 18 to 23 mph becoming west 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph.

Thursday

Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.