Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW3277 Orofino (D3277)

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

54°F

12°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	S 0 MPH
Barometer	29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	22 Apr 02:00 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Orofino ID

Overnight
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain then
Chance Rain
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Rain/Snow
then Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 47 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Steady temperature around 46. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow. High near 45. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Low around 37. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain and snow before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Rain likely before 3am, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A chance of snow before noon, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Snow level rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain after noon. Snow level rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday

A chance of rain. Snow level 3700 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday

A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.