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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sandpoint, Sandpoint Airport (KSZT)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Sandpoint Airport ID

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 29. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 29. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandpoint Airport ID
 48.3°N 116.58°W (Elev. 2201 ft)
Last Update:
6:02 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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