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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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SW 25 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Madras OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madras OR
 44.66°N 121.13°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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