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

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

Lat: 45.61881°NLon: 116.28211°WElev: 1568.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 06:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ESE Riggins ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers, mainly after 9am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 30. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers.  High near 34. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after 9am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 34. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ESE Riggins ID
 45.27°N 115.97°W (Elev. 7533 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
7am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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