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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

EW2137 Wasco (E2137)

Lat: 45.62733°NLon: 120.60017°WElev: 1426.41ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 10:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Rufus OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Rufus OR
 45.71°N 120.71°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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