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

HOT SPRINGS (HOTM8)

Lat: 47.61303°NLon: 114.61539°WElev: 2730.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 19 Mar 05:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Plains MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Plains MT
 47.61°N 114.68°W (Elev. 3009 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
6am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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