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: 3 Miles NW Disston OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 8:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026 |  |
| Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Light and variable wind. Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Tuesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Wednesday: Rain likely. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. | |
| 3 Miles NW Disston OR 43.74°N 122.79°W (Elev. 2979 ft) | |
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