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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

POTLATCH (POTI1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 01:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Potlatch ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light south wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Low around 40. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4700 feet. High near 44. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light south wind.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Low around 40. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4700 feet. High near 44. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 3300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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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:
1:27 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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