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

64°F

18°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 04:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Cove OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Cove OR
 45.24°N 117.62°W (Elev. 6699 ft)
4:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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