National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Old Town (ITDA8)

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

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 06 Mar 06:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Priest River ID

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 53. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 53. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2700 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Priest River ID
 48.19°N 116.9°W (Elev. 2136 ft)
Last Update:
2:52 am PST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation