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

US26 EB at Brightwood Scales MP36.51 (ODT15)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 09:39 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Brightwood OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm.  Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 4500 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 4000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Brightwood OR
 45.29°N 122.04°W (Elev. 3346 ft)
9:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
9pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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