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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles S Ashwood OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight 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 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles S Ashwood OR
 44.52°N 120.72°W (Elev. 5279 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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