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 >

Current conditions at

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931°NLon: 121.88484°WElev: 194.0ft.

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 11:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Cascade Locks OR

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 3100 feet lowering to 2200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 39. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 3100 feet lowering to 2200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4000 feet lowering to 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Cascade Locks OR
 45.78°N 121.78°W (Elev. 1398 ft)
10:26 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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