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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

Lat: 45.67457°NLon: 121.53493°WElev: 600.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Mosier OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Mosier OR
 45.7°N 121.42°W (Elev. 554 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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