Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Idaho Falls Regional Airport (KIDA)

Lat: 43.52083°NLon: 112.06611°WElev: 4741.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Butte City ID

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west southwest 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Butte City ID
 43.72°N 112.92°W (Elev. 4829 ft)
5:31 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
9am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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