Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lolo Pass (ITD28)

Lat: 46.63592°NLon: 114.58037°WElev: 5262.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Mar 06:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Powell ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Powell ID
 46.64°N 114.6°W (Elev. 6171 ft)
1:01 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
6am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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