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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HOT SPRINGS (HOTM8)

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

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles N Plains MT

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of rain after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles N Plains MT
 47.72°N 114.83°W (Elev. 5988 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
8am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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