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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Coeur d'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field (KCOE)

Lat: 47.76667°NLon: 116.81667°WElev: 2320.0ft.

unknown precip,mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 04:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Rathdrum ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:53am until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:53am until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am, then gradually ending. High near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain between 7pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 38. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow before 5am, then rain, snow, and freezing rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am, then gradually ending. High near 38. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain between 7pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2300 feet. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rathdrum ID
 47.8°N 116.9°W (Elev. 2195 ft)
Last Update:
3:52 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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