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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 18 Mar 02:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Klickitat WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Klickitat WA
 45.8°N 121.2°W (Elev. 404 ft)
Last Update:
2:47 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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