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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

Cottonwood (ITD60)

Lat: 46.49972°NLon: 116.71361°WElev: 846.0ft.

Rain

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 01 Jan 10:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Lapwai ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 38. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Lapwai ID
 46.45°N 116.83°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
8:58 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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