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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles N Soldier Mountain ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. East wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 27. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 23. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. East wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 26. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Sunday
Snow. High near 27. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 23. South southwest wind 8 to 10 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 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles N Soldier Mountain ID
 43.75°N 114.8°W (Elev. 8379 ft)
2:04 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
3pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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