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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

OWL MT (OLFW1)

Lat: 47.76611°NLon: 123.96528°WElev: 3398.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Mar 08:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE DES WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 48. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 47. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 47. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 48. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 47. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE DES WA
 47.75°N 124.18°W (Elev. 2037 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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