Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

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

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Mar 03:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ESE Riggins ID

Winter Weather Advisory March 15, 09:00pm until March 16, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then rain between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow likely after 5pm.  High near 39. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before noon.  Snow level rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before 4pm, then rain between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow likely after 5pm. High near 39. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon. Snow level rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles ESE Riggins ID
 45.27°N 115.97°W (Elev. 7533 ft)
2:01 pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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