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 01 Jan 10:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:18pm until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:18pm until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  High near 28. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Temperature rising to around 31 by 5am. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 33. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 25. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. High near 28. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Temperature rising to around 31 by 5am. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID
 48.7°N 116.64°W (Elev. 6329 ft)
8:58 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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