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.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 30 Dec 07:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SW 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: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 20 °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 30. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then snow.  Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. South wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SW Pinehurst ID
 47.44°N 116.37°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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