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

Skibowl Summit (GVT50)

Lat: 45.28857°NLon: 121.78275°WElev: 5010.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Government Camp OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Light west southwest wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 3200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Light west southwest wind.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4200 feet lowering to 3200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Government Camp OR
 45.32°N 121.87°W (Elev. 2382 ft)
2:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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