Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Clear

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Idaho Falls ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light north wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light north wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Idaho Falls ID
 43.49°N 111.98°W (Elev. 4738 ft)
4:31 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
7pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 6, 2026
 
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