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

DW3277 Orofino (D3277)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 23 Apr 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Orofino ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Snow level 3800 feet. High near 48. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow between midnight and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. 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 8 to 13 mph becoming light west  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51. East wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon.  Snow level rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain after noon.  Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 48. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow between midnight and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. 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 8 to 13 mph becoming light west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51. East wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Snow level rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain after noon. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Orofino ID
 46.45°N 116.27°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
2:01 am MDT Apr 23, 2026
9am MDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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