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

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed WNW 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 23 Apr 01:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Downey ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 8 to 17 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Patchy fog after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 9am, then rain and snow showers likely between 9am and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 8 to 17 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 9pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Patchy fog after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of snow before 9am, then rain and snow showers likely between 9am and 3pm, then rain showers likely after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Downey ID
 42.35°N 112.23°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
1:01 pm MDT Apr 23, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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