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

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 03 Jan 05:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Soldier Mountain ID

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. East southeast wind 9 to 13 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 22. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 26. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 14 to 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. East southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 22. West southwest wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow. High near 26. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 14 to 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Soldier Mountain ID
 43.48°N 114.92°W (Elev. 8550 ft)
2:04 am MST Jan 3, 2026
5am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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