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

POWELL (SVFI1)

Lat: 46.51178°NLon: 114.68583°WElev: 3666.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 01:16 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NW Powell ID

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow.  High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NW Powell ID
 46.74°N 115.15°W (Elev. 6178 ft)
12:02 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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