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

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 08:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 08:54am until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 08:54am until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain.  Snow level 3500 feet rising to 5200 feet after midnight. Low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 7am.  High near 39. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 35. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 4200 feet. High near 40. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3500 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. High near 35. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 5200 feet after midnight. Low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 7am. High near 39. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 35. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 40. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.46°N 116.87°W (Elev. 2992 ft)
7:08 am PST Jan 2, 2026
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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