Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

FISH HOOK (FHFI1)

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

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles NNE Elk River ID

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light  in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light south wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light south wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 10am, then rain and snow.  Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Light south wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light southeast wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light south wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles NNE Elk River ID
 47.06°N 115.94°W (Elev. 5866 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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