Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Northwest; Snow in the North-Central US

A prolonged atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to widespread urban and river flooding, heavy mountain snow, along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through much of the week. A clipper will bring a period of snow across the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes into Tuesday, before a stronger system bring more wintry impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

Lat: 48.57418°NLon: 116.95787°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Dec 10:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Metaline Falls WA

Wind Advisory December 8, 10:23pm until December 9, 07:00am
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 8, 10:23pm until December 9, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 30. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1am, then rain likely between 1am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4am.  Snow level 6100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4900 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 4900 feet. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1am, then rain likely between 1am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4am. Snow level 6100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10am. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4900 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Metaline Falls WA
 48.76°N 117.07°W (Elev. 3812 ft)
10:06 pm PST Dec 8, 2025
10pm PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 15, 2025
 
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