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

RED BOX (RXFO3)

Lat: 45.0275°NLon: 121.92111°WElev: 3345.0ft.

NA

68°F

20°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:07 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles S Brightwood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. Light west northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. Light west northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4400 feet lowering to 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles S Brightwood OR
 45.07°N 122.07°W (Elev. 1634 ft)
12:41 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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