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

19°F

-7°C

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

17 Miles NNW Kootenai ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow.  High near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Snow level 4800 feet. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 4800 feet. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNW Kootenai ID
 48.53°N 116.63°W (Elev. 3615 ft)
3:22 am PST Jan 27, 2026
4am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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