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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed ENE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 05:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Palouse WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. High near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 9 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 4600 feet. High near 46. 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: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. High near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 7am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 7 to 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. Low around 39. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4600 feet. High near 46. 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. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3200 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. 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 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Palouse WA
 46.9°N 117°W (Elev. 2589 ft)
Last Update:
3:52 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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