Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pocatello, Pocatello Regional Airport (KPIH)

Lat: 42.92028° N Lon: 112.57111° W Elev: 4449.0 ft.

Clear

99°F

37°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 31 Jul 06:00 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Lower Snake River Plain

Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 54 to 64. Southeast winds around 10 mph...shifting to northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 98 to 105. Northeast winds up to 10 mph...shifting to southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 58 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 91 to 98. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, cooler. Lows 51 to 58. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Through Tuesday Night
Clear. Highs 82 to 89. Lows 46 to 56.
Wednesday And Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Highs 88 to 96. Lows 54 to 63.
Thursday Through Friday
Clear. Highs 90 to 99. Lows 57 to 65.



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1232 PM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
 
 

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