Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

PIERCE (PIEI1)

Lat: 46.49643°NLon: 115.79556°WElev: 3085.0ft.

NA

77°F

25°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NNE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 21 Apr 01:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NE Headquarters ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 13 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 30. West northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 5pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 30. West northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 5pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NE Headquarters ID
 46.87°N 115.49°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
1:00 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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