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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Jan 04:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Oakesdale WA

  • Today

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

    High: 38 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Oakesdale WA
 47.09°N 117.17°W (Elev. 2595 ft)
1:12 am PST Jan 20, 2026
5am PST Jan 20, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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