Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH)

Lat: 43.41948°NLon: 124.2437°WElev: 10.0ft.

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Dunes City OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south southeast in the evening.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Dunes City OR
 43.86°N 124.14°W (Elev. 72 ft)
1:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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