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

Creston Automatic Weather Reporting System (CWJR)

Lat: 49.03982°NLon: 116.48254°WElev: 2103.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NW Bonners Ferry ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 09:46pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 09:46pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °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: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 20. North wind around 8 mph becoming west after midnight.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
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 4.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles NW Bonners Ferry ID
 48.94°N 116.7°W (Elev. 6352 ft)
9:02 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
9pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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