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

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

Lat: 45.59578°NLon: 122.60917°WElev: 20.0ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Lake Oswego OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 2500 feet lowering to 1800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 2500 feet lowering to 1800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Lake Oswego OR
 45.44°N 122.68°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:00 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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