Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 24 Mar 08:11 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA

Flood Advisory March 24, 08:40pm until March 24, 11:00pm
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    Flood Advisory March 24, 08:40pm until March 24, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Flood Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA
 47.04°N 117.31°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
4:16 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
8pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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