Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

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. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Smiths Ferry (ITD36)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 07 Jan 10:00 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Cascade ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 7, 10:15am until January 7, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 7, 10:15am until January 7, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 12. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 11am, then snow showers after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Tonight
Snow showers before 8pm, then snow after 8pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 12. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Cascade ID
 44.5°N 115.74°W (Elev. 7257 ft)
7:26 am MST Jan 7, 2026
10am MST Jan 7, 2026-6pm MST Jan 13, 2026
 
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