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

DW9695 Connell (D9695)

Lat: 46.7315°NLon: 118.87767°WElev: 1132.0ft.

NA

69°F

21°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:45 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Basin City WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 9 to 17 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. South wind 9 to 17 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Basin City WA
 46.68°N 119.44°W (Elev. 600 ft)
1:46 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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