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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 11:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Beaver WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 48. South southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. South southwest wind 10 to 14 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 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    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. West wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °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. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    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

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 48. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. 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. Temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. South southwest wind 10 to 14 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 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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:
7 Miles ENE Beaver WA
 48.09°N 124.19°W (Elev. 1188 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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