Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 23 Apr 08:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Idaho Falls ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Idaho Falls ID
 43.52°N 112.05°W (Elev. 4701 ft)
5:30 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
8am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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