Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 05 Mar 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Prairie City OR

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4am. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Prairie City OR
 44.6°N 118.78°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
4:20 am PST Mar 5, 2026
6am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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