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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.58 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 13 Mar 06:30 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Powell ID

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 07:12pm until March 14, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 07:12pm until March 14, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 20 by 4pm. West wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 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 26. Wind chill values as low as -3. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before noon, 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: Rain likely before 3am, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 20 by 4pm. West wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 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 26. Wind chill values as low as -3. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow before noon, 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
Rain likely before 3am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. 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 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Powell ID
 46.66°N 114.42°W (Elev. 6437 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
7pm MDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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