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

EMIGRANT (EMFO3)

Lat: 43.48306°NLon: 122.23028°WElev: 3773.0ft.

NA

75°F

24°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Willamette Pass OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Blustery.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Blustery.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Willamette Pass OR
 43.52°N 122.16°W (Elev. 7864 ft)
2:00 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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