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 >

Current conditions at

CITY OF ROCKS (RCKI1)

Lat: 42.09101°NLon: 113.63123°WElev: 5325.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:58 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SW Oakley ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after 11pm, mixing with rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level 7400 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow after 11pm, mixing with rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SW Oakley ID
 42.12°N 114.06°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
10:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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