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Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 08 Dec 02:51 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NW Ketchum ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 9 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 3am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Steady temperature around 32. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 39. West northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 8600 feet after midnight. Low around 31. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 8000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 9 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow before 3am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Steady temperature around 32. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 39. West northwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 8600 feet after midnight. Low around 31. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 8000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NW Ketchum ID
 43.87°N 114.67°W (Elev. 7726 ft)
Last Update:
1:04 pm MST Dec 8, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 8, 2025-6pm MST Dec 15, 2025
 
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