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 >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed WNW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Fox OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    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 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Fox OR
 44.55°N 119.14°W (Elev. 5358 ft)
1:46 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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