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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

FORKS (FRKW1)

Lat: 47.95528°NLon: 124.38497°WElev: 303.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 01:33 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E DES WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 50. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 52. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 50. South wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E DES WA
 47.67°N 124.41°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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