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

Hailey, Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN)

Lat: 43.5°NLon: 114.3°WElev: 5318.0ft.

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:50 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ENE Sun Valley ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ENE Sun Valley ID
 43.74°N 114.13°W (Elev. 10226 ft)
5:31 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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