Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South
Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Cascade Locks OR Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR Last Update: 3:42 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026 |  |
| This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1900 feet. High near 44. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 3pm. Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tuesday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7pm and 2am, then rain after 2am. Snow level 2400 feet. Low around 37. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Wednesday: Rain. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Thursday: Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Thursday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Windy. Friday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Windy. Friday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy. Saturday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy. Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Sunday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. | |
| Cascade Locks OR 45.66°N 121.87°W (Elev. 732 ft) | |
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