Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >
Current conditions at
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)
Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.
Clear
62°F
17°C
| Humidity | 17% |
| Wind Speed | SW 13 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.19 in (1022.35 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 18°F (-8°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 07:53 PM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
17 Miles ESE Basalt ID
Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 65 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Partly
Sunny and
BreezySaturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
CloudySunday
High: 52 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind around 14 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Basalt ID
43.19°N 111.87°W (Elev. 7103 ft)
43.19°N 111.87°W (Elev. 7103 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
8pm MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
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