Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

RED RIVER (RRFI1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Mar 02:27 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SW Elk City ID

Flood Watch until March 14, 06:00pm
Winter Storm Warning March 13, 04:12pm until March 14, 12:00pm
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Flood Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch until March 14, 06:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 04:12pm until March 14, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 32. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 17 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly before midnight.  Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before noon, then rain and snow likely between noon and 3pm, then rain likely after 3pm.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before midnight, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. High near 33. West southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 32. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 17 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -1. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 9. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow before noon, then rain and snow likely between noon and 3pm, then rain likely after 3pm. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely before midnight, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles SW Elk City ID
 45.63°N 115.71°W (Elev. 6959 ft)
2:00 pm MDT Mar 13, 2026
4pm MDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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