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 92%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 06:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles WNW Bonners Ferry ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:16pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:16pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 26 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the evening.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light northwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles WNW Bonners Ferry ID
 48.79°N 116.76°W (Elev. 5594 ft)
3:07 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
6pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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