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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

LOG CREEK (LGFO3)

Lat: 45.49658°NLon: 121.89646°WElev: 2854.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:06 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Lolo Pass OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. East northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 34. East northeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 43. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Low around 35. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3500 feet in the afternoon . High near 39. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. East northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 34. East northeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 43. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Low around 35. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3500 feet in the afternoon . High near 39. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Lolo Pass OR
 45.5°N 121.82°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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