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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 07:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 07:52pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 07:52pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. West wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. North wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind 13 to 15 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. West wind around 11 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 25. North wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 11 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Blustery.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Blustery.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Blustery.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Blustery.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID
 48.65°N 116.66°W (Elev. 7041 ft)
3:07 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
7pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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