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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

Smiths Ferry (ITD36)

Lat: 44.30107°NLon: 116.08926°WElev: 4603.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:45 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Stanley ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 37. South wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 27. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 33. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 37. South wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 27. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Sunday
Snow. High near 33. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Stanley ID
 44.31°N 115.3°W (Elev. 7182 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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