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 >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Clear

68°F

20°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 33. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 11am.  Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 33. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 11am. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.8°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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