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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Soldier Mountain ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 30. South wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 27. South southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow. High near 30. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Soldier Mountain ID
 43.53°N 114.84°W (Elev. 7595 ft)
2:04 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
6pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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