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.

light snow

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 01 Jan 07:30 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Hope ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:48pm until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:48pm until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 10am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 5700 feet. High near 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Low around 32. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 27. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Low around 31. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 36. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 32. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Hope ID
 48.37°N 116.18°W (Elev. 5249 ft)
7:42 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
7pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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