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

Franklin (ITD04)

Lat: 42.01175°NLon: 111.80631°WElev: 4508.0ft.

Rain

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 0.56 mi
Last update 01 Jan 11:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Preston ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 11:17pm until January 2, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 11:17pm until January 2, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Preston ID
 42.05°N 111.68°W (Elev. 7464 ft)
10:31 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
11pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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