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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 11:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sandpoint ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2200 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 6 mph. 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 4500 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 2700 feet lowering to 2100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Sandpoint ID
 48.27°N 116.54°W (Elev. 2060 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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