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Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Feb 12:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Soldier Mountain ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Washington's Birthday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Soldier Mountain ID
 43.54°N 114.78°W (Elev. 7146 ft)
Last Update:
9:46 am MST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Feb 12, 2026-6pm MST Feb 18, 2026
 
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