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

17 Miles NNE Bancroft ID

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

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High Wind Watch

Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 42 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Slight Chance
Snow and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 36 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level rising to 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of rain after 5am. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6300 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph becoming west 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.

Thursday

Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow before 8pm, then rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 2pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.