Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Nov 09:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ponderay ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Temperature rising to near 48 by noon, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before 4pm.  Snow level 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 48. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Temperature rising to near 48 by noon, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Veterans Day
A 20 percent chance of rain before 4pm. Snow level 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ponderay ID
 48.31°N 116.55°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
1:07 am PST Nov 10, 2025
10am PST Nov 10, 2025-6pm PST Nov 16, 2025
 
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