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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675.0ft.

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 29 Dec 03:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

John Day OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
John Day OR
 44.42°N 118.95°W (Elev. 3205 ft)
Last Update:
3:20 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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