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

RED RIVER (RRFI1)

Lat: 45.7125°NLon: 115.3375°WElev: 4600.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:27 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SE Elk City ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 48. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after noon.  Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Rain. High near 48. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after noon. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 5800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SE Elk City ID
 45.6°N 115.15°W (Elev. 4777 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
8am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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