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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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed SSE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Mar 03:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Culver OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind around 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind around 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Culver OR
 44.49°N 121.2°W (Elev. 2835 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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