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

Pearson Airfield (KVUO)

Lat: 45.62103°NLon: 122.65419°WElev: 20.0ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Vancouver WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light south wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Light south southeast wind.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light south wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light south southeast wind.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Light south southeast wind.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Vancouver WA
 45.67°N 122.74°W (Elev. 167 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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