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

RED RIVER (RRFI1)

Lat: 45.7125°NLon: 115.3375°WElev: 4600.0ft.

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 11:27 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles WSW Shoup ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 7500 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 7500 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
34 Miles WSW Shoup ID
 45.25°N 114.96°W (Elev. 7441 ft)
12:26 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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