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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

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

light rain,mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:30 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Basalt ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Steady temperature around 36. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy dense fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy dense fog before 3pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 37. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Steady temperature around 36. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Patchy dense fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 6 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Patchy dense fog before 3pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 37. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Basalt ID
 43.31°N 112.19°W (Elev. 4573 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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