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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 05:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Vancouver WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Light south wind.

    High: 62 °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 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °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 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

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

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Calm wind.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. 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 65. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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 35.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Vancouver WA
 45.7°N 122.66°W (Elev. 200 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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