Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 09 Dec 06:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles WNW Soldier Mountain ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11pm.  Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9700 feet after midnight. Low around 32. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 8200 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11pm. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9700 feet after midnight. Low around 32. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 8200 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 36. West northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
28 Miles WNW Soldier Mountain ID
 43.58°N 115.39°W (Elev. 8127 ft)
2:04 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
6pm MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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