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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

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

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 09:51 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Stanley ID

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 12:00am until April 23, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

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

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Stanley ID
 44.14°N 115°W (Elev. 8829 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 pm MDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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