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 02 Jan 12:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WNW Bonners Ferry ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:13am until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 01:13am until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 29. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Temperature rising to around 32 by 5am. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 35. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 29. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 1am. Temperature rising to around 32 by 5am. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 35. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles WNW Bonners Ferry ID
 48.79°N 116.76°W (Elev. 5594 ft)
12:28 am PST Jan 2, 2026
1am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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