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

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Idaho Falls ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Areas of dense fog.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Areas Dense
    Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of dense fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 30 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Areas of dense fog before 3pm.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 43. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 33. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Areas of dense fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Areas of dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Saturday
Areas of dense fog before 3pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 43. North wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 33. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Idaho Falls ID
 43.52°N 112.05°W (Elev. 4701 ft)
1:39 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
2pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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