Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

QUARTZ PEAK (QUPW1)

Lat: 47.87927°NLon: 117.08938°WElev: 4700.0ft.

NA

24°F

-4°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Spirit Lake ID

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 7am.  Cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  High near 33. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 33. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 5700 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Spirit Lake ID
 47.93°N 117.09°W (Elev. 4324 ft)
9:12 am PST Dec 3, 2025
10am PST Dec 3, 2025-6pm PST Dec 9, 2025
 
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