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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until January 2, 01:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

SCHWEITZER BASIN (STZI1)

Lat: 48.37428°NLon: 116.63917°WElev: 6090.0ft.

29°F

-2°C

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	NA
Last update	NA

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:16am until January 2, 01:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:16am until January 2, 01:00pm
NOW until 1:00pm Fri
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 27 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F⇑
Snow Likely
then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 31 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 28 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 29 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 2am, then rain after 2am. Temperature rising to around 33 by 5am. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 36. East wind around 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 30. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%.