Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Heavy Snow in the Sierra and Northern Rockies

Gusty winds and warm, very dry conditions will lead to a Critical Risk of fire weather across much of the High Plains through Thursday. A Pacific storm system will bring strong winds and precipitation from the Pacific Northwest to the Northern Rockies, with heavy mountain snow in the Sierra-Nevada and northern Rockies. Heavy snow will continue in the northern Rockies on Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Driggs, Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport (KDIJ)

Lat: 43.74167°NLon: 111.09778°WElev: 6227.0ft.

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 22 Apr 01:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Alpine WY

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 01:34pm until April 24, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 01:34pm until April 24, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then snow.  Low around 30. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers before 9pm, then snow, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 22. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain showers before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 49. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then snow. Low around 30. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers before 9pm, then snow, mainly between 9pm and midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. West northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before noon, then snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday 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 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Alpine WY
 43.28°N 111.11°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
12:48 pm MDT Apr 22, 2026
1pm MDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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