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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 08:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light north wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light north wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID
 48.61°N 116.84°W (Elev. 2569 ft)
Last Update:
8:36 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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