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

5 Miles SW Stanley ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph becoming south southeast 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: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. South southeast wind 14 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 27. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph becoming south southeast 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 before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. South southeast wind 14 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 27. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Stanley ID
 44.16°N 115.03°W (Elev. 9416 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database