Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

Lat: 42.92028°NLon: 112.57111°WElev: 4449.0ft.

freezing fog

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Jan 09:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Pocatello Municipal ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 10:10pm until January 20, 12:00pm
Dense Fog Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 10:10pm until January 20, 12:00pm
    Dense Fog Advisory until January 19, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 19 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy dense freezing fog before 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy dense freezing fog after 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy dense freezing fog before 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy dense freezing fog. Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Patchy dense freezing fog before 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Patchy dense freezing fog after 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Patchy dense freezing fog before 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Pocatello Municipal ID
 42.93°N 112.57°W (Elev. 4442 ft)
6:21 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
10pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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