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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

Lat: 45.81556°NLon: 114.25833°WElev: 4420.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 09:14 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NW Shoup ID

Winter Weather Advisory until April 24, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until April 24, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before noon, then a chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before noon, then snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. West northwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely before noon, then a chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NW Shoup ID
 45.69°N 114.65°W (Elev. 4895 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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