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

Timberline Lodge (TIM59)

Lat: 45.32997°NLon: 121.71133°WElev: 5800.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 11:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Govt Camp OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Snow level 7900 feet rising to 9500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 9500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Govt Camp OR
 45.34°N 121.72°W (Elev. 6339 ft)
11:41 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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