Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

La Grande/Union County Airport (KLGD)

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

Clear

44°F

7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 05:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW La Grande OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 4400 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 4400 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW La Grande OR
 45.37°N 118.18°W (Elev. 4065 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
6am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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