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

EW1556 Maupin (E1556)

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

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed WSW 19 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Wapinitia OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending.  Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 3500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 3500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 3700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Wapinitia OR
 45.05°N 121.3°W (Elev. 3045 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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