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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

Lat: 45.61881°NLon: 116.28211°WElev: 1568.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 11:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ESE Riggins ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:53am until January 2, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:53am until January 2, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 33. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Patchy fog after 5am. Areas of freezing fog before 3am. Low around 29. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 33. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ESE Riggins ID
 45.27°N 115.97°W (Elev. 7533 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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