Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW3277 Orofino (D3277)

Lat: 46.48017°NLon: 116.25533°WElev: 1039.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 11:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Orofino ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 56. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 57. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then rain after 9pm.  Low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 46. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 9am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 56. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of rain between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 57. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then rain after 9pm. Low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 46. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain before 9am, then rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Orofino ID
 46.45°N 116.27°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
12:22 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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