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

Lolo Pass (ITD28)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 19 Mar 05:30 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NNW Powell ID

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 5am, then rain and snow.  Low around 32. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 35. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 5am, then rain and snow. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 35. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NNW Powell ID
 46.69°N 114.77°W (Elev. 7192 ft)
1:01 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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