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 90%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Jan 07:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID

Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 07:42pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 07:42pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 35 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NW Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.5°N 116.88°W (Elev. 2438 ft)
3:11 pm PST Jan 19, 2026
7pm PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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