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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.

unknown precip

37°F

3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 02 Jan 11:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Onaway ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • 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 35. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4600 feet. High near 40. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely after 1pm. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth 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 35. 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 after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 36. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4600 feet. High near 40. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely after 1pm. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Onaway ID
 47.01°N 116.62°W (Elev. 3445 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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