Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Metaline Falls WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:31am until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:31am until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  High near 34. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow between 7pm and 4am, then rain after 4am.  Low around 33. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm.  Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 36. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 4300 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow between 7pm and 4am, then rain after 4am. Low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 36. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3800 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Metaline Falls WA
 48.85°N 117°W (Elev. 2999 ft)
8:58 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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