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

PITTSBURG LANDING (PLFI1)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 08:11 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Riggins ID

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and noon, then snow likely after noon.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Rain before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and noon, then snow likely after noon. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after midnight. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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 43.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Riggins ID
 45.39°N 116.46°W (Elev. 6709 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
8am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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