Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baker Municipal Airport (KBKE)

Lat: 44.84302°NLon: 117.80987°WElev: 3360.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 26 Mar 05:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Halfway OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Halfway OR
 45.06°N 117.27°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
11:29 am PDT Mar 26, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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