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

Timberline - Magic Mile (TIM70)

Lat: 45.34537°NLon: 121.71175°WElev: 6990.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed W 39 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Lolo Pass OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind around 7 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Lolo Pass OR
 45.44°N 121.75°W (Elev. 3904 ft)
4:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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