Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Rain

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Hope ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:32am until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:32am until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain.  High near 38. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain.  Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5700 feet after midnight. Low around 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 5700 feet. High near 39. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 38. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 4600 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am.  High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 30. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain. High near 38. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 5700 feet after midnight. Low around 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 39. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 38. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4600 feet. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Hope ID
 48.35°N 116.34°W (Elev. 3153 ft)
8:58 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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