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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Jan 11:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind.

    High: 28 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.46°N 116.87°W (Elev. 2992 ft)
Last Update:
9:26 pm PST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 21, 2026-6pm PST Jan 28, 2026
 
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