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

Monument SWCD (MSWCD)

Lat: 44.80399°NLon: 119.40757°WElev: 2121.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 04:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Dale OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Dale OR
 44.87°N 118.85°W (Elev. 4977 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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