Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SSW 17 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Idaho Falls ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 6 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. South southeast wind 6 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Idaho Falls ID
 43.52°N 112.07°W (Elev. 4738 ft)
12:31 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
5am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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