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

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Clear

58°F

14°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SW Unity OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SW Unity OR
 44.16°N 118.46°W (Elev. 5276 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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