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

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Basalt ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Patchy dense fog.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy dense fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy fog before 3pm.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 36. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 31. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 35. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. South southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Patchy fog before 3pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 36. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 31. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 35. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Basalt ID
 43.19°N 111.87°W (Elev. 7103 ft)
1:39 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
2pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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