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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

DW5434 Heppner (D5434)

Lat: 45.24967°NLon: 119.73117°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

70°F

21°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Lexington OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lexington OR
 45.44°N 119.67°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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