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

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 09:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles N Cascade Locks OR

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2pm and 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 56. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 37. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly 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 3200 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 56. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 37. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles N Cascade Locks OR
 45.86°N 121.84°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
9:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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