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Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Partly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 27 Nov 12:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then snow. Low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 36. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then snow. Low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 36. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.78°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5518 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 pm PST Nov 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Nov 27, 2025-6pm PST Dec 3, 2025
 
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