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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

KB7DZR Joseph (AP890)

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

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 12:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Riggins ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Riggins ID
 45.6°N 116.51°W (Elev. 2936 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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