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 100%
Wind Speed NNE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.22 mi
Last update 14 Mar 04:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Powell ID

Flood Watch until March 14, 05:00pm
Winter Storm Warning March 14, 03:55am 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 14, 03:55am until March 14, 11:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  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: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 2pm, then rain likely, 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

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. 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 1am. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -2. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Powell ID
 46.64°N 114.6°W (Elev. 6171 ft)
1:01 am PDT Mar 14, 2026
3am PDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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