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

8 Miles N Oldtown ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:37am until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:37am until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 9pm, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5800 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 34 by 4am. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 7am.  Snow level 5700 feet. High near 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 34. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 4200 feet. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 9pm, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5800 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 34 by 4am. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 7am. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 34. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. 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 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Oldtown ID
 48.3°N 117.05°W (Elev. 3990 ft)
2:52 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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