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

Old Town (ITDA8)

Lat: 48.1711°NLon: 117.0225°WElev: 2321.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 30 Dec 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Oldtown ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 4am, then snow and freezing rain.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 2300 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 4am, then snow and freezing rain. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Oldtown ID
 48.19°N 117.03°W (Elev. 2090 ft)
1:32 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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