Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

YAAK (UPPER FORD) (YKAM8)

Lat: 48.91667°NLon: 115.65667°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 09:06 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Yaak MT

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming north northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles WNW Yaak MT
 48.93°N 116.03°W (Elev. 6043 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
9am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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