Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

Lat: 43.43197°NLon: 120.83842°WElev: 4413.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Mar 04:45 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Newberry Crater OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Newberry Crater OR
 43.6°N 121.14°W (Elev. 5492 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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