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

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931° N Lon: 121.88484° W Elev: 194.0 ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 11:25 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Columbia River Gorge - SR 14

Overnight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs around 70. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Friday
Partly sunny with a chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny in the morning, then clearing. A 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 50s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Highs in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Highs in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.





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