Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hailey, Friedman Memorial Airport (KSUN)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 19 Mar 09:47 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Ketchum ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon.  Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 9100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 9100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9000 feet rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 9300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Ketchum ID
 43.82°N 114.6°W (Elev. 6962 ft)
5:31 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
10am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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