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

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 04 Mar 08:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 09:26pm until March 5, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 09:26pm until March 5, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm.  Low around 26. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  High near 35. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Steady temperature around 28. Breezy, with a west wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm, then snow likely after 10pm. Low around 26. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 35. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.78°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5518 ft)
9:15 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
9pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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