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

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

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

Rain

44°F

7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 11 Apr 03:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bancroft ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Snow level 8500 feet. High near 59. Southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with an east wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest 16 to 26 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Breezy.
    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm.  Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Snow level 8500 feet. High near 59. Southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with an east wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south southwest 16 to 26 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind 11 to 16 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain and snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Bancroft ID
 42.64°N 111.89°W (Elev. 5584 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
3pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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