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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gem Valley (ITDC3)

Lat: 42.64943°NLon: 111.82603°WElev: 5523.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 09:45 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Bancroft ID

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. High near 35. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 33. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then rain likely between 2am and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 5am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then rain likely between 8pm and 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 5pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. High near 35. West northwest wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 33. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 38. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then rain likely between 2am and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 5am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then rain likely between 8pm and 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 5pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Bancroft ID
 42.61°N 112.01°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 7, 2026
 
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