Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 07:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 07:20pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 07:20pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind.

    High: 33 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. Light north wind.
M.L.King Day
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.46°N 116.87°W (Elev. 2992 ft)
3:07 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
7pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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