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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 04:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 04:45pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 04:45pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID
 48.7°N 116.64°W (Elev. 6329 ft)
3:11 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
4pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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