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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Old Town (ITDA8)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 16 Jan 01:45 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Oldtown ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 16, 02:02am until January 20, 04:00pm
Dense Fog Advisory January 16, 02:02am until January 16, 10:00am
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Air Stagnation Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 16, 02:02am until January 20, 04:00pm
    Dense Fog Advisory January 16, 02:02am until January 16, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 33 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.

    High: 33 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of dense fog before 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light northeast wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Oldtown ID
 48.3°N 117.05°W (Elev. 3990 ft)
Last Update:
1:12 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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