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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 19 Mar 03:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Cascade Summit OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny during the morning, then sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny during the morning, then sunny during the afternoon, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Cascade Summit OR
 43.51°N 121.97°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
3:21 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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