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

Portland, Portland-Troutdale Airport (KTTD)

Lat: 45.55111°NLon: 122.40889°WElev: 36.0ft.

Rain

57°F

14°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 12:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Bridal Veil OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Bridal Veil OR
 45.56°N 122.15°W (Elev. 1752 ft)
11:41 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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