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

DW6879 Union (D6879)

Lat: 45.1985°NLon: 117.86483°WElev: 2774.54ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed ESE 18 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 10:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SE Cove OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 39. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 39. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SE Cove OR
 45.18°N 117.58°W (Elev. 6591 ft)
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
11am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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