Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 4 MPH
Barometer	29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	44°F (7°C)
Last update	15 Dec 02:50 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Clark Fork ID

Flood Watch December 16, 04:00pm until December 17, 04:00pm

High Wind Watch December 16, 10:00pm until December 17, 04:00pm

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Flood Watch

High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 45 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Windy.
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Windy. Rain
then
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 40 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Thursday
High: 38 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 35 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 21 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night

Rain before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6500 feet after midnight. Low around 33. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow, mainly after 7am. Areas of blowing snow before 11am, then patchy blowing snow after 3pm. High near 40. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

Snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4500 feet. Low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Friday

Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.