Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest
A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: 9 Miles NW Lorane OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 2:41 pm PDT Mar 14, 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Tonight: Areas of frost between midnight and 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Sunday: Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind. Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light southwest wind. Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Wednesday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Friday: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. | |
| 9 Miles NW Lorane OR 43.91°N 123.39°W (Elev. 1467 ft) | |
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