Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Jan 11:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles WNW Soldier Mountain ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 7, 12:07am until January 7, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 7, 12:07am until January 7, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature falling to around 19 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow before 8pm, then snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 12. Wind chill values between -7 and 3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a west wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 6 inches.
Wednesday
Snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 19 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow before 8pm, then snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 12. Wind chill values between -7 and 3. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Blustery, with a west wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
28 Miles WNW Soldier Mountain ID
 43.58°N 115.39°W (Elev. 8127 ft)
2:44 pm MST Jan 6, 2026
12am MST Jan 7, 2026-6pm MST Jan 13, 2026
 
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