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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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 06:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WNW Culver OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Culver OR
 44.57°N 121.44°W (Elev. 2664 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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