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

61°F

16°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNE Cascade Locks OR

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 5am.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 5am. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 4500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNE Cascade Locks OR
 45.81°N 121.76°W (Elev. 2795 ft)
10:26 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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