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 5 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 12 Nov 07:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Sandpoint ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 5000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 4am.  Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light northeast wind. 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 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind 3 to 7 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 37. Calm wind.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 5000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 4am. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Sandpoint ID
 48.21°N 116.49°W (Elev. 3205 ft)
2:17 pm PST Nov 12, 2026
7pm PST Nov 12, 2026-6pm PST Nov 19, 2026
 
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