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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

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

Lat: 48.29944°NLon: 116.56°WElev: 2126.0ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 11:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sandpoint ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 37. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 42. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2200 feet. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 42. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2200 feet. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2600 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandpoint ID
 48.29°N 116.54°W (Elev. 2064 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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