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

La Grande/Union County Airport (KLGD)

Lat: 45.29066°NLon: 118.00884°WElev: 2707.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 Mar 06:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Meacham OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °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 before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Meacham OR
 45.45°N 118.35°W (Elev. 4088 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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