National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 12:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Metolius OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Metolius OR
 44.62°N 121.24°W (Elev. 2753 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation