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

Cataldo (ITDA6)

Lat: 47.5469°NLon: 116.3307°WElev: 2175.0ft.

light snow

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSW Pinehurst 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: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 29. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 6000 feet. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 29. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 29. 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 10am. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. Snow level 4700 feet. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSW Pinehurst ID
 47.4°N 116.33°W (Elev. 4688 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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