Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the West; Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Severe thunderstorms are likely today across the northern Plains and into the upper Mississippi Valley. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in widespread critical fire weather through Saturday across parts of the Four Corners region and the Great Basin. 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. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 10:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Kootenai ID

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 55. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 63. 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: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 55. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 63. 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 before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Kootenai ID
 48.41°N 116.41°W (Elev. 2260 ft)
10:15 am PDT Jun 20, 2025
10am PDT Jun 20, 2025-6pm PDT Jun 26, 2025
 
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