Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

Lat: 46.25463°NLon: 114.1246°WElev: 3644.0ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 09:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Darby MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a chance of rain between noon and 3pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Darby MT
 46.09°N 113.93°W (Elev. 6959 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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