Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hailey, Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN)

Lat: 43.5°NLon: 114.3°WElev: 5318.0ft.

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 06:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Sun Valley ID

Winter Weather Advisory until April 23, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until April 23, 06:00am

    NOW until 6:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as -6. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -10. Windy, with a northwest wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Blustery. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Sun Valley ID
 43.79°N 114.02°W (Elev. 11014 ft)
5:31 am MDT Apr 22, 2026
7am MDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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