National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lookout Pass (ITDA7)

Lat: 47.4611°NLon: 115.6937°WElev: 4526.0ft.

light snow

34°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW Saltese MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:38am until January 2, 10:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:38am until January 2, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 9am. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 38. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 1am. Snow level 6300 feet. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South wind around 6 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, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 31. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 9am. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 38. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before 1am. Snow level 6300 feet. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW Saltese MT
 47.25°N 115.54°W (Elev. 4154 ft)
Last Update:
2:52 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation