Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Dec 09:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Ione WA

Wind Advisory December 8, 07:00pm until December 9, 07:00am
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Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 35. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 3am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 4pm.  High near 32. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 35. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 3am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 32. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Ione WA
 48.68°N 117.18°W (Elev. 5371 ft)
9:23 am PST Dec 8, 2025
10am PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 14, 2025
 
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