Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

US26 EB at Brightwood Scales MP36.51 (ODT15)

Lat: 45.37633°NLon: 122.0348°WElev: 1083.0ft.

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Mar 05:36 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Brightwood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers.  Steady temperature around 45. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5am.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 28. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers. Steady temperature around 45. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 3am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5am. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 28. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 5am. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Brightwood OR
 45.24°N 122.06°W (Elev. 3750 ft)
5:41 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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