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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Metolius OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Metolius OR
 44.62°N 121.24°W (Elev. 2753 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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