Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

Lat: 48.57418°NLon: 116.95787°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 10:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NNW Kootenai ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 10:16am until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 10:16am until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 20. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 20. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. North wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NNW Kootenai ID
 48.57°N 116.71°W (Elev. 6230 ft)
8:27 am PST Jan 19, 2026
10am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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