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

Lost Trail Pass (ITD87)

Lat: 45.69302°NLon: 113.94835°WElev: 7090.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 19 Mar 09:45 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Lost Trail Pass MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then snow after 3pm.  Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7500 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7500 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 8000 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Lost Trail Pass MT
 45.67°N 114°W (Elev. 7480 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
10am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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