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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Prineville Airport (KS39)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Mar 12:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WSW Mitchell OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WSW Mitchell OR
 44.45°N 120.43°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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