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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 05:51 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNE Stanley ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 9600 feet lowering to 8500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain 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 42.

    High: 42 °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 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9600 feet lowering to 8500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after midnight. Snow level rising to 8500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8700 feet rising to 9400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9700 feet lowering to 9000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNE Stanley ID
 44.37°N 114.89°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
5:31 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
6am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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