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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 07:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Potlatch ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain and freezing rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Wintry
    Mix Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain and freezing rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Potlatch ID
 46.86°N 116.96°W (Elev. 3186 ft)
Last Update:
5:22 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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