Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Feb 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 32. West wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. West wind around 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.78°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5518 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 12, 2026
1pm PST Feb 12, 2026-6pm PST Feb 18, 2026
 
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