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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Rain

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 16 Feb 06:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sandpoint ID

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 31. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light northeast wind. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 31. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light northeast wind. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandpoint ID
 48.27°N 116.54°W (Elev. 2060 ft)
Last Update:
5:02 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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