Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West
Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >
Current conditions at
Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)
Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.
Clear
77°F
25°C
| Humidity | 13% |
| Wind Speed | WNW 12 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.11 in (1019.64 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 23°F (-5°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 76°F (24°C) |
| Last update | 18 Mar 05:15 PM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
10 Miles NNW Prairie City OR
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 48 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 69 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Chance
Rain/SnowSaturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Prairie City OR
44.6°N 118.78°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
44.6°N 118.78°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
4:15 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
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