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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

DENT (DNFI1)

Lat: 46.62319°NLon: 116.22069°WElev: 1700.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 01:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Elk River ID

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 3400 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 3400 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elk River ID
 46.78°N 116.19°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
Last Update:
12:02 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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