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

Skibowl Summit (GVT50)

Lat: 45.28857°NLon: 121.78275°WElev: 5010.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 19 Mar 03:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Lolo Pass OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 34. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Lolo Pass OR
 45.38°N 121.85°W (Elev. 2221 ft)
3:41 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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