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Schweitzer Overlook. Overlooking Sandpoint, ID and Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint.
Schweitzer Overlook. Overlooking Sandpoint, ID and Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint.. Image by Flickr user: Alvin Feng from Seattle via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.

Today’s Forecast:

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43°F
High: 58° | Low: 39°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KSZT
Observed at: 6:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 100%
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Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued November 11 at 4:52PM PST by NWS Spokane WA (Expires: November 13, 2026 1:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * What...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups * Where...Shoshone and Bonner Counties * When...Until 11 AM PST Nov 13th * Impacts...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected. Instructions: Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. This statement is updated by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Group. For more information contact DEQ's Coeur d'Alene Regional Office at 208-769-1422.
This Afternoon:Mostly cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 2 mph.
Tonight:Mostly cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 41 overnight. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  87 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 55°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100
Not Recommended for biking. High near 47°F. High rain probability (69%). Light wind (6 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 55°F. Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (55°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 4/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 47°F. High rain probability (69%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Good
  81 /100

Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 55°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 3/100
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 47°F. High rain probability (69%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

⛳ Golf

Good
  79 /100

Good for golf. High near 55°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 3/100
Not Recommended for golf. High near 47°F. High rain probability (69%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (47°F).

About Sandpoint

Sandpoint is an Idaho destination for a four-season lake town with waterfront paths, trails, events, golf, and nearby Nordic recreation.

Make the Most of a Sandpoint Day

Match the route, launch, facility, or turnaround time to wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water, snow, road access, and daylight. Keep a shorter or more sheltered backup ready.

Weather Tips for Sandpoint

  • Check official access notices, alerts, road or trail conditions, fire restrictions, and local forecasts before leaving.
  • Check river flow, reservoir wind, cold-water conditions, waves, lightning, and verified local ice reports before water plans; no forecast alone proves that ice is safe.
  • Carry layers, water, navigation, sun protection, and seasonal traction or flotation appropriate to the activity.
  • Allow extra time for remote roads, mountain passes, wildfire smoke, spring runoff, and limited winter daylight.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • City Beach
  • Dover
  • Sagle
  • Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail
  • Gold Hill

Plan Around the Conditions

Choose the safest version of a Sandpoint day by matching the activity to current wind, precipitation, temperature, smoke, water or snow conditions, access, and daylight.

7-Day Forecast for Sandpoint

☁
43°F
High: 58° | Low: 39°
Current Temperature
Cloudy
Station: KSZT
Observed at: 6:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 3 mph | Humidity: 100%
Thu ☁
58° 39°
0%
Fri ⛅
56° 38°
0%
Sat 🌧
48° 37°
69%
Sun 🌧
50° 40°
73%
Mon 🌧
45° 36°
73%
Tue ☁
44° 34°
14%
Wed 🌧
43° 34°
22%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

58° Thu 56° Fri 48° Sat 50° Sun 45° Mon 44° Tue 43° Wed

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

39° Thu 38° Fri 37° Sat 40° Sun 36° Mon 34° Tue 34° Wed

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Thu 100 Fri 19 Sat 64 Sun 19 Mon 20 Tue 20 Wed
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:08 pm CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Sandpoint can bring snow, ice, wind, short daylight, and rapidly changing road or trail access. Confirm grooming, avalanche information, ice conditions, and facility operations for the listed winter activities.

Spring

Spring brings freeze-thaw mud, snowmelt, high rivers, cold water, and lingering mountain snow. Lower routes usually open well before high passes and backcountry trailheads.

Summer

Summer usually offers the broadest access, but dry heat, thunderstorms, lightning, wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, reservoir wind, and cold mountain water can alter plans.

Fall

Fall brings cooler air, shorter daylight, hunting-season awareness, and early snow at elevation. Confirm seasonal services and allow extra travel time on remote roads.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 47–51°F, using the relevant local and elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: commonly 30–65 inches, varying with valley position.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: winter and spring usually provide the greatest mountain precipitation, with local variation.
  • Driest season: midsummer is generally driest, despite isolated thunderstorms.
  • Best outdoor window: June through October for warm-season access, with midwinter best at established winter destinations.