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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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

PRIEST LAKE (PLKI1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 03:08 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles WSW Bonners Ferry ID

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2800 feet. High near 37. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 32. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2800 feet. High near 37. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 32. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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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:
3:11 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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