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

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 10:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Potlatch ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Snow level 4800 feet rising to 6000 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 1pm.  High near 40. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 39. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 5000 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 6000 feet. Low around 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 40. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 39. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Potlatch ID
 46.85°N 116.89°W (Elev. 3333 ft)
8:58 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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