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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 10:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Madras OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madras OR
 44.64°N 121.12°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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