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
61°F
16°C
| Humidity | 18% |
| Wind Speed | SSW 11 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.2 in (1022.69 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 17°F (-8°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Mar 08:05 PM MDT |
Extended Forecast for
12 Miles E Basalt ID
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Clear
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 46 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Partly
Sunny and
BreezySaturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
CloudySunday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 45. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 11 to 18 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 13 to 17 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8600 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Basalt ID
43.3°N 111.92°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
43.3°N 111.92°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
5:31 pm MDT Mar 18, 2026
8pm MDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
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