Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 23 Apr 10:51 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Stanley ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -1. West northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Stanley ID
 44.14°N 114.66°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
11:31 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
11am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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