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

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Dunes City OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between 11pm and 1am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Patchy fog before 1pm, then patchy fog after 5pm.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog between 11pm and 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog before 1pm, then patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 2800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Dunes City OR
 43.86°N 124.14°W (Elev. 72 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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