Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.47 in (1031.83 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 08:30 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Hope ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 09:10pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 09:10pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light southeast wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Light northwest wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light east wind.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Light southeast wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 32. Light northwest wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Hope ID
 48.31°N 116.36°W (Elev. 3609 ft)
9:02 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
9pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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