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Prolonged dangerous winter storm conditions in the high country of western Montana and north-central Idaho later this week with localized damaging winds

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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Mar 02:14 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles E Elk City ID

Winter Storm Warning March 11, 06:00pm until March 14, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 8 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 36. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow before midnight, then rain and snow. Low around 33. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 33. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before noon, then rain and snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 8 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 36. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow before midnight, then rain and snow. Low around 33. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 33. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before noon, then rain and snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.81°N 114.8°W (Elev. 5459 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 am MDT Mar 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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