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

SLATE CREEK (SCFI1)

Lat: 45.61881°NLon: 116.28211°WElev: 1568.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Jan 08:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Riggins ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 2800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Riggins ID
 45.32°N 116.35°W (Elev. 2336 ft)
2:07 pm MST Jan 18, 2026
9pm MST Jan 18, 2026-6pm MST Jan 25, 2026
 
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