Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

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

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Mar 07:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Prairie City OR

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow after 7pm, mixing with rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am.  Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow after 7pm, mixing with rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Prairie City OR
 44.34°N 118.78°W (Elev. 7178 ft)
4:20 am PST Mar 6, 2026
8am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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