Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains tonight, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Dangerously cold temperatures will persist across the eastern U.S. into early February. There is increasing confidence for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 29 Jan 09:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 27. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID
 48.61°N 116.72°W (Elev. 5702 ft)
9:02 am PST Jan 29, 2026
10am PST Jan 29, 2026-6pm PST Feb 4, 2026
 
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