Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jun 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Kootenai ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  High near 55. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before 9pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. High near 55. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 70. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Kootenai ID
 48.36°N 116.43°W (Elev. 2149 ft)
10:16 am PDT Jun 21, 2025
2pm PDT Jun 21, 2025-6pm PDT Jun 27, 2025
 
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