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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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 05:51 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WNW Stanley ID

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

    NOW until 6:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 22. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. West wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 22. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 29. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WNW Stanley ID
 44.33°N 115.28°W (Elev. 8399 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am MDT Apr 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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