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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

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

Clear

42°F

6°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed E 10 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Canyon City OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SE Canyon City OR
 44.29°N 118.77°W (Elev. 7031 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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