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 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • 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 51. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before midnight, then rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then snow after 3am.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 37. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before noon, then rain and snow.  High near 42. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after midnight.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    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: A chance of rain before 9pm, then rain and snow.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °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 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. High near 51. Calm wind becoming south southeast 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 and snow between midnight and 3am, then snow after 3am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 37. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow before noon, then rain and snow. High near 42. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after midnight. Low around 36. 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
A chance of rain before 9pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
30 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.89°N 114.81°W (Elev. 5509 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
5pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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