Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lolo Pass (ITD28)

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

unknown precip

16°F

-9°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	NE 2 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	13°F (-11°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 11:00 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

15 Miles N Powell ID

Tonight
Low: 7 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 37 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow
Tuesday
High: 44 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 21. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Monday

Snow before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 37. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Wednesday

A chance of rain. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

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 36.

Friday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.