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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

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 11:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Soldier Mountain ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 11am, then rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. High near 34. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming south southeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 30. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday
Snow before 11am, then rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. High near 34. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Soldier Mountain ID
 43.48°N 114.86°W (Elev. 6952 ft)
Last Update:
2:28 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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