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

KB7DZR Joseph (AP890)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles WSW Riggins ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles WSW Riggins ID
 45.26°N 116.7°W (Elev. 2244 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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