Atmospheric River in the West; Strong Winds in the Northeast

A strong atmospheric river will continue moderate to heavy rainfall with possible flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. today into Thursday. Additional impacts are likely into Friday with a cold front. A fast-moving storm system will cross the Northeast U.S. today into Thursday with gusty to high winds and areas of rain and high elevation snow showers. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed ENE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 05 Nov 06:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Kootenai ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 49. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 49. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 4100 feet. High near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 3600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 49. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 49. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 38. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4100 feet. High near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Veterans Day
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Kootenai ID
 48.35°N 116.56°W (Elev. 2119 ft)
5:36 am PST Nov 5, 2025
6am PST Nov 5, 2025-6pm PST Nov 11, 2025
 
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