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

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

Lat: 45.81556°NLon: 114.25833°WElev: 4420.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed WNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 06:14 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles E Elk City ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 9am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after noon.  Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Rain before 9am, then rain and snow. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 45. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after noon. Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 5600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
30 Miles E Elk City ID
 45.81°N 114.8°W (Elev. 5459 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
7am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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