Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

QUARTZ PEAK (QUPW1)

Lat: 47.87927°NLon: 117.08938°WElev: 4700.0ft.

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Spirit Lake ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:59pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:59pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 31. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 31. North wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Spirit Lake ID
 47.93°N 117.09°W (Elev. 4324 ft)
3:07 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
6pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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