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

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

Lat: 45.61901°NLon: 121.16572°WElev: 233.0ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Chenoweth OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Chenoweth OR
 45.7°N 121.29°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:30 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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