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

Ravalli County Airport (KHRF)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 09:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WNW Darby MT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then snow after 3pm.  High near 42. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Saturday
Rain before 9am, then rain and snow between 9am and 3pm, then snow after 3pm. High near 42. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of snow between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Darby MT
 46.11°N 114.39°W (Elev. 6086 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
10am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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