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

Stanley, Stanley Ranger Station (KSNT)

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

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 03:51 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Stanley ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Stanley ID
 44.26°N 114.9°W (Elev. 7323 ft)
1:30 pm MDT Mar 17, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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