Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

Lat: 48.29944°NLon: 116.56°WElev: 2126.0ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Mar 11:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Clark Fork ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 3200 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 9 to 13 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 3200 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4000 feet rising to 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Clark Fork ID
 48.15°N 116.07°W (Elev. 3068 ft)
11:32 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
12am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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