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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles S Ashwood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °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 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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 40.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and 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)
2:07 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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