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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles N Soldier Mountain ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. South wind 11 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 28. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 22. South wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 22 °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 around an 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 around 2 inches.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °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 26. South southeast wind 6 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. South wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Sunday
Snow. High near 28. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 22. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles N Soldier Mountain ID
 43.8°N 114.93°W (Elev. 8632 ft)
2:04 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
6pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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