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

ELLIS MT (EMTW1)

Lat: 48.12944°NLon: 124.30528°WElev: 2305.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Beaver WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 49. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 45. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm.  Temperature rising to near 47 by noon, then falling to around 41 during the remainder of the day. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly before 11am.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 49. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 45. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. Temperature rising to near 47 by noon, then falling to around 41 during the remainder of the day. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Beaver WA
 48.09°N 124.16°W (Elev. 961 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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