Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cataldo (ITDA6)

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

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 10 Dec 12:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles N Smelterville ID

Flood Watch December 10, 12:40am until December 12, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch December 10, 12:40am until December 12, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Steady temperature around 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5200 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely before 1am, then rain and snow.  Low around 36. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5100 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of rain between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain between 7am and 4pm.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 7200 feet. Temperature rising to around 38 by 5am. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Steady temperature around 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5200 feet in the afternoon . High near 42. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 1am, then rain and snow. Low around 36. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of rain between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain between 7am and 4pm. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet. High near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles N Smelterville ID
 47.79°N 116.2°W (Elev. 4672 ft)
12:07 am PST Dec 10, 2025
12am PST Dec 10, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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