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

DW3277 Orofino (D3277)

Lat: 46.48017°NLon: 116.25533°WElev: 1039.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Orofino ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Orofino ID
 46.51°N 116.28°W (Elev. 1227 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
9am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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