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

Wallace Viaduct (ITD90)

Lat: 47.47432°NLon: 115.90816°WElev: 2792.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles S Wardner 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: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 31. Light east wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light south wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am.  Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light east wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 31. Light east wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Light south wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southeast wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4600 feet in the afternoon . High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles S Wardner ID
 47.33°N 116.16°W (Elev. 4072 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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