Widespread Precipitation and Gusty Winds in the West; Snow from the Great Lakes to the Northeast

A Pacific storm system is expected to bring strong winds and more precipitation to the western U.S., along with the likelihood of snowfall into the Sierra Nevada. Accumulating snow will develop downwind from the Great Lakes into parts of the Northeast through Saturday. Polar air will surge into the eastern half of the country this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 12 Nov 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Kootenai ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Kootenai ID
 48.35°N 116.56°W (Elev. 2119 ft)
2:17 pm PST Nov 12, 2026
5pm PST Nov 12, 2026-6pm PST Nov 19, 2026
 
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