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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

Hermiston, Hermiston Municipal Airport (KHRI)

Lat: 45.82583°NLon: 119.26111°WElev: 636.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 06:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Paterson WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 44. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 44. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Paterson WA
 45.95°N 119.53°W (Elev. 528 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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