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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 NNE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 16 Jan 01:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sandpoint Airport ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 16, 02:18am until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 16, 02:18am until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 36. Light northeast wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Friday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 36. Light northeast wind.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Saturday
Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Areas of fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Sunday
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.31°N 116.55°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
Last Update:
1:12 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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