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

30 Miles ENE Elk City ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light west southwest wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light west southwest wind.
Saturday
Rain. High near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles ENE Elk City ID
 45.95°N 114.86°W (Elev. 3212 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
8am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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