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

TUPPER (TUFO3)

Lat: 45.06639°NLon: 119.49111°WElev: 4260.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 08:12 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNW Ritter OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNW Ritter OR
 45.12°N 119.31°W (Elev. 4902 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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