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 >

Current conditions at

Skibowl Summit (GVT50)

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

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Brightwood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Brightwood OR
 45.33°N 121.9°W (Elev. 1791 ft)
2:40 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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