Fire and Aviation Discussion for Sandpoint, Idaho

Fire Weather Discussion as of 9:10 p.m. PDT, Thursday, July 17, 2025:

Dry and hot conditions will continue through the day on Friday with breezy conditions developing in the afternoon as a weakening shortwave approaches. Overnight relative humidity recoveries will be fair to poor in thermal belts on slopes, hillsides and across higher elevations while on valley floors good to excellent recoveries are anticipated. During peak heating on Friday minimum relative humidities will drop to between 20-25% with west to southwest winds in the 10 to 20 mph range. Higher elevations will see gusts up to 30 mph. Any ignitions or existing fires will have the potential to spread rather quickly with the very dry fuels, low humidity values and breezy conditions.

Aviation discussion as of 9:10 p.m. PDT Thursday, July 17, 2025 valid through 10:00 p.m. PDT Friday, July 18, 2025:

VFR conditions will prevail through the period with an increase in mid to high cloudiness late in the day towards the evening but ceilings will remain AOA 10,000 feet ASL. Winds will be light overnight then pick up from the west and southwest 10 to 20 mph Friday afternoon. Ridge top gusts will be up to 30 mph.