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

KB7DZR Joseph (AP890)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Mar 04:50 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Riggins ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 3300 feet rising to 6100 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3300 feet rising to 6100 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Riggins ID
 45.6°N 116.51°W (Elev. 2936 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 15, 2026
5am PDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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