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 >
| NWS Forecast for: 13 Miles SW Hills Creek Res. OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 2:40 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 4400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Monday Night: A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Tuesday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Tuesday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wednesday: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4200 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. | |
| 13 Miles SW Hills Creek Res. OR 43.52°N 122.58°W (Elev. 2818 ft) | |
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