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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

KB7DZR Joseph (AP890)

Lat: 45.38867°NLon: 117.23317°WElev: 3977.82ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 06:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles WSW Riggins ID

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles WSW Riggins ID
 45.24°N 116.7°W (Elev. 2356 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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