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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend 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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Mar 01:27 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles ESE Elk City ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Rain likely before 9am, then rain and snow. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. West wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then rain likely. Snow level rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles ESE Elk City ID
 45.68°N 114.83°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 20, 2026
3am MDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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