Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NA 6 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 11 Apr 12:51 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Stanley ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 35. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 34. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 29. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 34. South southeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 29. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Stanley ID
 44.14°N 115°W (Elev. 8829 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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