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.

light rain,mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Basalt ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Snow level 6400 feet. Steady temperature around 38. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 9am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy dense fog after 8pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy dense fog before 3pm.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 38. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Snow level 6400 feet. Steady temperature around 38. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 9am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Patchy dense fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Patchy dense fog before 3pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 38. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Basalt ID
 43.26°N 112.06°W (Elev. 4715 ft)
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
5am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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