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 NE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 12 Nov 08:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Clark Fork ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 5100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 5100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Clark Fork ID
 48.13°N 116.28°W (Elev. 2749 ft)
2:17 pm PST Nov 12, 2026
8pm PST Nov 12, 2026-6pm PST Nov 19, 2026
 
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