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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

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

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

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 07:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Atomic City ID

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy dense fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Patchy dense fog before 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then rain after 2am. Low around 31. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Patchy dense fog after 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Patchy dense fog before 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then rain after 2am. Low around 31. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Atomic City ID
 43.28°N 112.99°W (Elev. 5374 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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