Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

Lat: 42.64943°NLon: 111.82603°WElev: 5523.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 12 Oct 12:45 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Downey ID

Flood Watch October 12, 01:05am until October 12, 06:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch October 12, 01:05am until October 12, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Rain, mainly before 3pm.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8200 feet in the afternoon . High near 47. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 36. North wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 3pm.  Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44. North northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, mainly after 2am. Steady temperature around 45. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northeast. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Columbus Day
Rain, mainly before 3pm. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8200 feet in the afternoon . High near 47. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 36. North wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 3pm. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44. North northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Downey ID
 42.35°N 112.23°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
12:31 am MDT Oct 12, 2026
1am MDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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