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

FIELDS (FEFO3)

Lat: 43.68053°NLon: 122.30203°WElev: 3354.0ft.

NA

67°F

19°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 11:17 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Cascade Summit OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light south southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 8am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 8am and 11am, then a chance of snow after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light south southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain likely before 8am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 8am and 11am, then a chance of snow after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Cascade Summit OR
 43.67°N 122.02°W (Elev. 5476 ft)
10:26 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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