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

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

-1°F

-18°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.51 in (1033.19 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 05:51 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Stanley ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Stanley ID
 44.14°N 114.66°W (Elev. 9600 ft)
4:31 am MST Dec 30, 2025
6am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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