Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joseph State Airport AWOS (KJSY)

Lat: 45.355889°NLon: 117.254083°WElev: 4120.0ft.

Clear

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 12:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles WNW New Meadows ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then rain.  Low around 39. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear early, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then rain. Low around 39. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles WNW New Meadows ID
 45.15°N 116.74°W (Elev. 2651 ft)
1:21 am PST Dec 31, 2025
1am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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