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

12 Miles WNW Darby MT

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then rain likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Darby MT
 46.11°N 114.39°W (Elev. 6086 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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