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

ELLIS MT (EMTW1)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Beaver WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 45. South southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 49. South southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 48. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 45. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 49. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 45. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 48. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Beaver WA
 48.09°N 124.16°W (Elev. 961 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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