Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 11, 08:00 PM PDT until March 12, 11:00 AM PDT

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	WSW 5 MPH
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	10 Mar 11:55 AM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Dover ID

High Wind Watch March 11, 08:00pm until March 12, 11:00am

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 38 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy then
Rain and
Windy
Thursday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow and
Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 41. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4500 feet. Low around 36. Windy, with a southwest wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3200 feet. High near 43. Windy, with a southwest wind 16 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 4000 feet after midnight. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.