Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

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

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 19 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 13 Mar 06:15 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Bancroft ID

High Wind Warning March 14, 09:00am until March 14, 09:00pm
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High Wind Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain before 4pm, then a chance of snow.  Widespread blowing dust, mainly after 3pm. Steady temperature around 38. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 32 mph increasing to 34 to 44 mph. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Widespread blowing dust, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy, with a north northwest wind 33 to 43 mph decreasing to 18 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Saturday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain before 4pm, then a chance of snow. Widespread blowing dust, mainly after 3pm. Steady temperature around 38. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 32 mph increasing to 34 to 44 mph. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before midnight. Widespread blowing dust, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy, with a north northwest wind 33 to 43 mph decreasing to 18 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 8 to 14 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Bancroft ID
 42.83°N 111.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
6pm MDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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