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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

SCHWEITZER BASIN (STZI1)

Lat: 48.37428°NLon: 116.63917°WElev: 6090.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Kootenai ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 29. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Kootenai ID
 48.53°N 116.66°W (Elev. 5210 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 am PST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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