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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 06:06 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WNW Yaak MT

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level 7300 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 8100 feet. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3pm.  Snow level 8000 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain likely before 4am, then rain and snow. Snow level 8100 feet. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 3pm. Snow level 8000 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before 9pm, then rain and snow between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight. Low around 31. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles WNW Yaak MT
 48.92°N 115.93°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
2:01 am MDT Mar 19, 2026
7am MDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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