Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Prineville Airport (KS39)

Lat: 44.287°NLon: 120.9038°WElev: 3250.0ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Mar 06:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Mitchell OR

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Mitchell OR
 44.5°N 120.5°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
4:42 am PDT Mar 12, 2026
6am PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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