Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

CW9803 Elgin (C9803)

Lat: 45.56467°NLon: 117.92617°WElev: 2765.35ft.

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Mar 03:09 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Wallowa OR

Flood Advisory March 15, 03:16am until March 15, 12:00pm
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Flood Advisory
  •  
    Flood Advisory March 15, 03:16am until March 15, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Sun

    Flood Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 3600 feet rising to 6500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 3600 feet rising to 6500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Wallowa OR
 45.62°N 117.71°W (Elev. 3442 ft)
2:30 am PDT Mar 15, 2026
3am PDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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