Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cottonwood (ITD60)

Lat: 46.49972°NLon: 116.71361°WElev: 846.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 09 Mar 04:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Lapwai ID

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of rain between midnight and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow, mixing with rain after 1pm, then gradually ending.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 6 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then rain.  High near 53. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 57. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before midnight, then a chance of rain between midnight and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mixing with rain after 1pm, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then rain. High near 53. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 57. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain. High near 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Lapwai ID
 46.48°N 116.77°W (Elev. 801 ft)
4:12 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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