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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Prineville Airport (KS39)

Lat: 44.287°NLon: 120.9038°WElev: 3250.0ft.

Clear

66°F

19°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed ENE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSE Prineville OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Light and variable wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSE Prineville OR
 44.12°N 120.71°W (Elev. 3225 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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