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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ENE Mount Hood OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 9am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 9am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 8pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ENE Mount Hood OR
 45.45°N 121.53°W (Elev. 4390 ft)
7:42 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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