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

CABINET (TROUT CREEK) (TRCM8)

Lat: 47.86686°NLon: 115.62784°WElev: 2379.0ft.

NA

56°F

13°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:16 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSW Happys Inn MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 4600 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before noon, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 4600 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSW Happys Inn MT
 47.9°N 115.22°W (Elev. 4649 ft)
12:26 pm MDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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