Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

WEST FORK (WSFM8)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed W 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Mar 12:14 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles ENE Elk City ID

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 53. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Low around 31. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 53. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Low around 31. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles ENE Elk City ID
 45.98°N 114.83°W (Elev. 3166 ft)
12:21 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
12am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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