Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 11, 08:00 PM PDT until March 12, 11:00 AM PDT

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	SSW 12 MPH
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	10 Mar 12:15 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Hope ID

High Wind Watch March 11, 08:00pm until March 12, 11:00am

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High Wind Watch

This Afternoon
High: 36 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday
High: 40 °F
Snow then
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy then
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 50 percent chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow before 5pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow before 11pm, then rain between 11pm and 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 2am. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 4300 feet. Low around 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 3200 feet. High near 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Snow before 8pm, then rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3800 feet after midnight. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 3400 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.