National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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

POWELL (SVFI1)

Lat: 46.51178°NLon: 114.68583°WElev: 3666.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 04:16 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NW Powell ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain between 8am and 11am. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain between 8am and 11am. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NW Powell ID
 46.74°N 115.15°W (Elev. 6178 ft)
Last Update:
1:11 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation