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 >

Current conditions at

Fourth Of July Pass (ITD19)

Lat: 47.62222°NLon: 116.52425°WElev: 3121.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 30 Dec 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ESE Fernan Lake Village 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

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Light southeast wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light east wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 4600 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light east wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4600 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4400 feet in the afternoon . High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles ESE Fernan Lake Village ID
 47.61°N 116.54°W (Elev. 3451 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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