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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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles WNW Soldier Mountain ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northeast. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 27. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 29. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northeast. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 27. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday
Snow. High near 29. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles WNW Soldier Mountain ID
 43.58°N 115.39°W (Elev. 8127 ft)
Last Update:
2:28 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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