Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW5434 Heppner (D5434)

Lat: 45.24967°NLon: 119.73117°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed WNW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 09 Mar 03:45 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WNW Ruggs OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Breezy.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WNW Ruggs OR
 45.3°N 119.91°W (Elev. 2398 ft)
3:46 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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