Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

Lat: 43.30833°NLon: 114.825°WElev: 5039.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Dec 09:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WSW Soldier Mountain ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WSW Soldier Mountain ID
 43.36°N 115.17°W (Elev. 6289 ft)
2:04 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
10pm MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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