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

Pocatello (Monte Vista) (ITD25)

Lat: 42.88987°NLon: 112.43237°WElev: 4605.0ft.

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Rockland ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8pm.  Snow level 7100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 35. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Snow before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Rockland ID
 42.63°N 112.55°W (Elev. 5650 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
10am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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