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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.39 in (1029.12 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:51 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Stanley ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm.  Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow between noon and 3pm, then a chance of snow after 3pm. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 8800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 9400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9800 feet lowering to 9100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Stanley ID
 44.14°N 115°W (Elev. 8829 ft)
11:31 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
11am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database