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 - Magic Mile (TIM70)

Lat: 45.34537°NLon: 121.71175°WElev: 6990.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed WNW 37 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Mount Hood OR

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm.  Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 8700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 8700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Mount Hood OR
 45.4°N 121.73°W (Elev. 5125 ft)
8:42 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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