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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

YAAK (UPPER FORD) (YKAM8)

Lat: 48.91667°NLon: 115.65667°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 08:06 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Yaak MT

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 11:00pm until January 3, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5500 feet. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5500 feet. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Yaak MT
 48.71°N 115.75°W (Elev. 5525 ft)
Last Update:
1:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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