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

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:52am until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:52am until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 27. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly between 1am and 4am.  Temperature rising to around 30 by 4am. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 7am.  High near 34. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 25. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 27. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly between 1am and 4am. Temperature rising to around 30 by 4am. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 34. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID
 48.67°N 116.67°W (Elev. 6224 ft)
12:28 am PST Jan 2, 2026
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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