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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

Mt. Margaret (ITDD1)

Lat: 46.93189°NLon: 116.69939°WElev: 2621.0ft.

Rain

42°F

6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 04 Jan 08:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Onaway ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog after 5pm. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4300 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before 2am, then rain likely between 2am and 3am, then rain and snow likely after 3am. Patchy fog before 9pm, then patchy fog after 10pm. Snow level 3600 feet. Steady temperature around 35. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Patchy freezing fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light south wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Patchy freezing fog between 7am and 8am. High near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4am. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog after 5pm. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4300 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow before 2am, then rain likely between 2am and 3am, then rain and snow likely after 3am. Patchy fog before 9pm, then patchy fog after 10pm. Snow level 3600 feet. Steady temperature around 35. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Patchy freezing fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light south wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Patchy freezing fog between 7am and 8am. High near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4am. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy freezing fog after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Patchy freezing fog. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Patchy freezing fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ENE Onaway ID
 46.98°N 116.64°W (Elev. 3002 ft)
Last Update:
3:03 am PST Jan 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 4, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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