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

65°F

18°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 10 Apr 12:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Bancroft ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. High near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Snow level 7900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely after noon.  Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Rain
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before midnight.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain between 9am and noon, then rain showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly between noon and 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. High near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely after noon. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before midnight. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain between 9am and noon, then rain showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Bancroft ID
 42.64°N 111.89°W (Elev. 5584 ft)
11:31 am MDT Apr 10, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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