Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

FAIRFIELD (FAFI)

Lat: 43.30833°NLon: 114.825°WElev: 5039.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 09 Dec 08:00 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Soldier Mountain ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then rain likely between 11pm and 2am, then rain and snow likely after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 14 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then rain likely between 11pm and 2am, then rain and snow likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 14 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Soldier Mountain ID
 43.53°N 114.87°W (Elev. 7339 ft)
2:04 pm MST Dec 9, 2025
9pm MST Dec 9, 2025-6pm MST Dec 16, 2025
 
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