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

BLACK ROCK (OKFO3)

Lat: 43.52831°NLon: 121.81601°WElev: 4891.0ft.

NA

67°F

19°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WSW Silver Lake OR

Red Flag Warning March 19, 02:00pm until March 19, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7000 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7000 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WSW Silver Lake OR
 43.03°N 121.42°W (Elev. 5341 ft)
10:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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