Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains into the morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NNE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 02 Apr 03:51 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SSE Stanley ID

Winter Weather Advisory April 2, 04:39am until April 2, 06:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory April 2, 04:39am until April 2, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before noon, then snow showers between noon and 3pm, then snow likely after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 23. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly before 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before noon, then snow showers between noon and 3pm, then snow likely after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 23. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Snow level 8200 feet. Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 8000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles SSE Stanley ID
 43.86°N 114.82°W (Elev. 8035 ft)
4:02 am MDT Apr 2, 2026
4am MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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