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Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 03 Dec 02:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sandpoint ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 2500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 2500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 3600 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandpoint ID
 48.27°N 116.54°W (Elev. 2060 ft)
Last Update:
2:27 pm PST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 3, 2025-6pm PST Dec 9, 2025
 
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