Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 04 Mar 02:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ESE Ione WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet. High near 39. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 7pm.  Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow after 10am.  Snow level rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 7pm. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles ESE Ione WA
 48.69°N 117.12°W (Elev. 3501 ft)
2:02 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
3pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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