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

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

Lat: 44.20861°NLon: 114.93444°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

62°F

17°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 03:51 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSE Stanley ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after noon, mixing with snow after 3pm.  Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 9100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °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 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after noon, mixing with snow after 3pm. Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 9100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 8500 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSE Stanley ID
 43.98°N 114.75°W (Elev. 8484 ft)
12:31 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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