Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

FISH HOOK (FHFI1)

Lat: 47.13518°NLon: 115.8766°WElev: 4270.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 05:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ENE Elk River ID

Flood Watch December 9, 05:27pm until December 12, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch December 9, 05:27pm until December 12, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 8100 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 8100 feet. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 7700 feet after midnight. Temperature rising to around 38 by 5am. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 8100 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Snow level 8100 feet. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10am. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles ENE Elk River ID
 46.97°N 115.79°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
3:08 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
5pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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