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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

US395 NB at Battle Mt MP39.7 (ODT21)

Lat: 45.27005°NLon: 118.97776°WElev: 4295.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:02 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Heppner OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 47. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 47. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Heppner OR
 45.37°N 119.35°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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