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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 7pm, then rain likely between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 7pm, then rain likely between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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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:
9:15 am PST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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