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

Old Town (ITDA8)

Lat: 48.1711°NLon: 117.0225°WElev: 2321.0ft.

unknown precip

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Oldtown ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Light east wind.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 3300 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 4300 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4100 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Light east wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light northeast wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 3300 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 4300 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet lowering to 4100 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Oldtown ID
 48.24°N 117.01°W (Elev. 3133 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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