Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 12:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Potlatch ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 31. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southeast wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 3400 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 31. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 3400 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5800 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Potlatch ID
 46.86°N 116.96°W (Elev. 3186 ft)
7:37 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
12am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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