Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

Lat: 44.6653°NLon: 121.1564°WElev: 2427.0ft.

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 09:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 7am.  High near 34. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 32. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 7300 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. High near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6500 feet. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 7am. High near 34. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 32. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. High near 36. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.74°N 121.79°W (Elev. 6329 ft)
9:55 am PST Dec 3, 2025
10am PST Dec 3, 2025-6pm PST Dec 9, 2025
 
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