Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Jan 10:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

Winter Weather Advisory January 6, 10:22pm until January 7, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 6, 10:22pm until January 7, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 7am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.46°N 116.87°W (Elev. 2992 ft)
9:52 pm PST Jan 6, 2026
10pm PST Jan 6, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
 
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