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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

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

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

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Klickitat WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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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:
2:30 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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