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

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 05:14 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles E Elk City ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. High near 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before midnight, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between midnight and 3am, then snow after 3am.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before noon, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5500 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before midnight, then snow.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow, mainly after midnight.  Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. High near 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before midnight, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between midnight and 3am, then snow after 3am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow before noon, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 42. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before midnight, then snow. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, mainly after midnight. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.81°N 114.8°W (Elev. 5459 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
5pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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