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

La Grande/Union County Airport (KLGD)

Lat: 45.29066°NLon: 118.00884°WElev: 2707.0ft.

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 25 Mar 12:23 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW La Grande OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 38. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW La Grande OR
 45.37°N 118.18°W (Elev. 4065 ft)
11:32 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
12am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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