Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

PITTSBURG LANDING (PLFI1)

Lat: 45.63747°NLon: 116.46894°WElev: 1357.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Mar 01:11 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Riggins ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 9300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Riggins ID
 45.32°N 116.53°W (Elev. 8871 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 15, 2026
2am MDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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