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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

EW1556 Maupin (E1556)

Lat: 45.14583°NLon: 121.22833°WElev: 1905.48ft.

NA

73°F

23°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Wapinitia OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 3900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 3900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Wapinitia OR
 45.05°N 121.3°W (Elev. 3045 ft)
Last Update:
2:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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