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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

EW0859 Centerville (E0859)

Lat: 45.73917°NLon: 120.92683°WElev: 1585.04ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 08:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Goldendale WA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Goldendale WA
 45.83°N 120.8°W (Elev. 1732 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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