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

US26 WB at Quartz Creek MP24.23 (ODT09)

Lat: 45.84225°NLon: 123.51849°WElev: 1168.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NA 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Arch Cape OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. Breezy, with a south wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 2400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 3300 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Arch Cape OR
 45.8°N 123.9°W (Elev. 2375 ft)
7:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
8am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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