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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

GW0564 Wapiti (G0564)

Lat: 44.45733°NLon: 109.4325°WElev: 5994.0ft.

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity	30%
Wind Speed	N 23 MPH
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	17 Mar 11:40 AM MDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Valley WY

Today
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
Wednesday
High: 58 °F
Sunny and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Thursday
High: 61 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 63 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 47 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Sunny and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Breezy.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.

Monday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

6 Miles SW Valley WY
44.14°N 109.62°W (Elev. 6398 ft)

9:21 am MDT Mar 17, 2026

Forecast Valid:

11am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026

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