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.

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 06:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Atomic City ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:58pm 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, 06:58pm 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 through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy dense freezing fog after 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy dense freezing fog before 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy dense freezing fog after 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
M.L.King Day
Patchy dense freezing fog before 3pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Patchy dense freezing fog after 8pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. West southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy dense freezing fog before 3pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Atomic City ID
 43.28°N 112.99°W (Elev. 5374 ft)
6:21 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
6pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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