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

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed ESE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Canyon City OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SE Canyon City OR
 44.29°N 118.77°W (Elev. 7031 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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