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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cottonwood (ITD60)

Lat: 46.49972°NLon: 116.71361°WElev: 846.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 30 Dec 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Lapwai ID

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 44. Light northeast wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light northeast wind.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Lapwai ID
 46.48°N 116.77°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
1:32 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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