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 84%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 02:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of fog before 3pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light southwest wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • 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 36. Light east wind.

    High: 36 °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 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Areas of fog before 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light southwest wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light east wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA
 47.04°N 117.31°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
1:31 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
2pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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