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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Boundary County Airport (K65S)

Lat: 48.726°NLon: 116.2952°WElev: 2333.0ft.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.55 in (1034.54 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 09:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. North wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Bonners Ferry ID
 48.72°N 116.65°W (Elev. 5653 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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