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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

Ririe (ITD18)

Lat: 43.6111°NLon: 111.70531°WElev: 5106.0ft.

light snow

36°F

2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:15 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Swan Valley ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 31. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 38. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 9pm. Patchy dense fog after 8pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy dense fog before 3pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 9 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11pm and 2am, then rain after 2am. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 39. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 31. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 38. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 9pm. Patchy dense fog after 8pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Patchy dense fog before 3pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11pm and 2am, then rain after 2am. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 39. South southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Swan Valley ID
 43.46°N 111.34°W (Elev. 5509 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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