Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 25 Mar 01:11 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Oakesdale WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Oakesdale WA
 47.09°N 117.23°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
11:32 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
2am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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