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 >

Current conditions at

Old Town (ITDA8)

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

light snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Oldtown ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:35am until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:35am until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain.  High near 34. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 9pm, then rain likely.  Snow level 5500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 7am.  Snow level 5800 feet. High near 39. East wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 36. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 4200 feet. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely.  Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 28. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain. High near 34. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 9pm, then rain likely. Snow level 5500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 7am. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 39. East wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5300 feet. Low around 36. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Oldtown ID
 48.24°N 117.01°W (Elev. 3133 ft)
2:52 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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