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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Clear

44°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 05:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Prairie City OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prairie City OR
 44.45°N 118.72°W (Elev. 3573 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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