Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lolo Pass (ITD28)

Lat: 46.63592°NLon: 114.58037°WElev: 5262.0ft.

light snow

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.23 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 13 Mar 11:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Powell ID

Flood Watch until March 14, 05:00pm
Winter Storm Warning March 13, 11:58am until March 14, 11:00am
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
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    Flood Watch until March 14, 05:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 11:58am until March 14, 11:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 32. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 21 by 5pm. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. West southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 21 by 5pm. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -3. West southwest wind 16 to 21 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Powell ID
 46.64°N 114.6°W (Elev. 6171 ft)
11:46 am PDT Mar 13, 2026
11am PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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