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

CW9803 Elgin (C9803)

Lat: 45.56467°NLon: 117.92617°WElev: 2765.35ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 08:40 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Imbler OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind 11 to 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5900 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind 11 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5900 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Imbler OR
 45.44°N 117.89°W (Elev. 5010 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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