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 91%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Jan 03:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 20, 03:22am until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 20, 03:22am until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 26. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID
 48.7°N 116.64°W (Elev. 6329 ft)
1:12 am PST Jan 20, 2026
3am PST Jan 20, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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