Heat Continues Across the Central and Western U.S.; Tracking Hazardous Weather Across the Northern U.S.

Early-season record warmth will persist across portions of the western and central U.S. through mid week, with high temperatures approaching 90 degrees from Texas to the Ohio Valley. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, with Severe Thunderstorms and wintry weather expected across the Northeast Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

Lat: 48.57418°NLon: 116.95787°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Mar 03:08 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 46. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 3100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 46. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 3100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.46°N 116.87°W (Elev. 2992 ft)
12:01 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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