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

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

Lat: 45.67457°NLon: 121.53493°WElev: 600.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 12:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW BZ Corner WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 8am and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 10 percent chance of rain after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 8am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW BZ Corner WA
 45.81°N 121.57°W (Elev. 2526 ft)
10:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
12am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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