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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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NE Camp Sherman OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NE Camp Sherman OR
 44.63°N 121.49°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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