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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

72°F

22°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 12:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Madras OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madras OR
 44.66°N 121.13°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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