Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Smiths Ferry (ITD36)

Lat: 44.30107°NLon: 116.08926°WElev: 4603.0ft.

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 10 Dec 02:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Stanley ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain and snow.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 11am.  Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8000 feet in the afternoon . High near 39. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. Low around 31. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain before 11am. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8000 feet in the afternoon . High near 39. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Stanley ID
 44.31°N 115.3°W (Elev. 7182 ft)
2:04 am MST Dec 10, 2025
2am MST Dec 10, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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