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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 07:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WSW Mitchell OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain after 11pm, mixing with snow after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm, mixing with snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles WSW Mitchell OR
 44.48°N 120.47°W (Elev. 5804 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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