Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Nov 08:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Clark Fork ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely after 4am.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 41. South wind 7 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 5700 feet. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow.  High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely after 4am. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, with a steady temperature around 41. South wind 7 to 13 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 5700 feet. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Clark Fork ID
 48.09°N 116.24°W (Elev. 4944 ft)
9:22 pm PST Nov 12, 2026
9pm PST Nov 12, 2026-6pm PST Nov 19, 2026
 
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