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

YAAK (UPPER FORD) (YKAM8)

Lat: 48.91667°NLon: 115.65667°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 09:06 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ENE Moyie Springs ID

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly between noon and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 3am.  Low around 39. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 41. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 39. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 41. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ENE Moyie Springs ID
 48.81°N 116°W (Elev. 4803 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
10am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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