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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

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

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

Clear

58°F

14°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Prairie City OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Prairie City OR
 44.59°N 118.63°W (Elev. 5669 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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