Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 09:55 AM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Sandpoint Airport ID

Today
High: 38 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 17 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Rain Likely
then Slight
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 53 °F
Chance Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Rain Likely
Wednesday
High: 54 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 30. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Tuesday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.