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

PARKDALE (PARO)

Lat: 45.54444°NLon: 121.61667°WElev: 1480.0ft.

NA

70°F

21°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ENE Mount Hood OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ENE Mount Hood OR
 45.45°N 121.53°W (Elev. 4390 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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