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.

Mostly Cloudy

56°F

13°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 08:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 1900 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland OR
 45.51°N 122.66°W (Elev. 200 ft)
8:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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