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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 12 Apr 03:45 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bancroft ID

  • Today

    Today: 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 7300 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a northeast 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 70%.

    High: 57 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm.  Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Light west wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 3am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am.  High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
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 7300 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a northeast 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 70%.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 5700 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest 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 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Light west wind increasing to 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 3am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9am. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Bancroft ID
 42.64°N 111.89°W (Elev. 5584 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
4am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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