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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.6 in (1036.24 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Dec 07:30 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Hope ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Hope ID
 48.13°N 116.41°W (Elev. 2060 ft)
Last Update:
7:37 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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