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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Mar 09:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles NE Cusick WA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light south wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5600 feet after midnight. Low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 51. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light south wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5600 feet after midnight. Low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 51. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles NE Cusick WA
 48.56°N 116.96°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
Last Update:
9:37 am PST Mar 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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