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.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 19 Jan 01:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Hope ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 01:45pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 01:45pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. Light south wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.

    High: 33 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Hope ID
 48.31°N 116.36°W (Elev. 3609 ft)
1:31 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
1pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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