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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

CABINET (TROUT CREEK) (TRCM8)

Lat: 47.86686°NLon: 115.62784°WElev: 2379.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 05:16 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Happys Inn MT

Winter Weather Advisory until January 3, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 3, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Areas of fog before 2pm. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5900 feet in the afternoon . Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before midnight, then snow. Patchy fog. Low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix and
    Patchy Fog
    then Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. Patchy fog. High near 33. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Areas of fog before 2pm. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5900 feet in the afternoon . Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before midnight, then snow. Patchy fog. Low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. Patchy fog. High near 33. South southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Happys Inn MT
 48.08°N 115.32°W (Elev. 5443 ft)
Last Update:
4:14 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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