Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 06:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of dense fog before 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of fog before 3pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Light northeast wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of dense fog before 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Areas of fog before 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA
 47.04°N 117.31°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
3:07 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
7pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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