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

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

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

Mist

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 20 Jan 02:21 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Basalt ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values as low as -1. South southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values as low as -1. South southwest wind around 11 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -1. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Basalt ID
 43.19°N 111.87°W (Elev. 7103 ft)
1:36 am MST Jan 20, 2026
2am MST Jan 20, 2026-6pm MST Jan 26, 2026
 
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