Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

RED BOX (RXFO3)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 02:07 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Government Camp OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 41. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 41. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Government Camp OR
 45.17°N 121.95°W (Elev. 3573 ft)
2:01 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
2am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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