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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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 09:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Onaway ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5700 feet. Low around 34. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 43. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 6 to 8 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 6 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 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5700 feet. Low around 34. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 43. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 6 to 8 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 6 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 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Onaway ID
 46.93°N 116.88°W (Elev. 2602 ft)
Last Update:
8:58 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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