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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Prineville Airport (KS39)

Lat: 44.287°NLon: 120.9038°WElev: 3250.0ft.

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Prineville OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SE Prineville OR
 44.1°N 120.58°W (Elev. 4793 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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