Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

US97 NB at Mt Identifier MP61.6 (ODT43)

Lat: 44.99043°NLon: 120.84933°WElev: 3445.0ft.

NA

65°F

18°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SSW 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 12:24 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Shaniko OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Shaniko OR
 45°N 120.85°W (Elev. 3314 ft)
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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