Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

Lat: 45.63333°NLon: 116.28333°WElev: 1568.0ft.

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 May 05:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Riggins ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 3am, then snow.  Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 37. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 9pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 33. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Areas of frost after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Frost

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Areas of frost before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 3am, then snow. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 37. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 9pm, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 33. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Riggins ID
 45.49°N 116.36°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
2:41 pm MDT May 5, 2024
7pm MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 12, 2024
 
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