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.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 11 Apr 06:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bancroft ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8200 feet in the afternoon . High near 59. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light south wind becoming west southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • 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 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain before 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8200 feet in the afternoon . High near 59. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light south wind becoming west southwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before 9am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 9am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before midnight, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Bancroft ID
 42.64°N 111.89°W (Elev. 5584 ft)
5:31 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
6am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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