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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

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Riggins ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 39. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 39. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11am. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11am. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 3100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Riggins ID
 45.32°N 116.35°W (Elev. 2336 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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