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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

10 Miles NNW Prairie City OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 44 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Prairie City OR
 44.6°N 118.78°W (Elev. 5000 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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