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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 Chill	27°F (-3°C)
Last update	13 Mar 11:00 AM MDT

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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

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
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Saturday
High: 32 °F⇓
Heavy Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 9 °F
Snow then
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Monday Night
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.