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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Timberline - Magic Mile (TIM70)

Lat: 45.34537°NLon: 121.71175°WElev: 6990.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed WNW 32 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Mar 01:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Lolo Pass OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Lolo Pass OR
 45.39°N 121.76°W (Elev. 3757 ft)
Last Update:
2:01 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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