Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 10:51 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles NNW Stanley ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles NNW Stanley ID
 44.76°N 115.1°W (Elev. 4823 ft)
10:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
11am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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