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

W7KKE-3 Road's End (AP682)

Lat: 45.011°NLon: 124.00583°WElev: 102.39ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 03:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Kernville OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between midnight and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 6 to 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Kernville OR
 44.93°N 124.01°W (Elev. 200 ft)
3:42 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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