Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 27 Apr 02:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Bancroft ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 29. South wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before noon, then a chance of snow showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow after noon, mixing with rain after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 9300 feet rising to 9800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Bancroft ID
 42.83°N 111.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
12:41 am MDT Apr 27, 2026
2am MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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