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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 08:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 33. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow before 7am, then snow between 7am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. High near 38. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 31. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 33. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow before 7am, then snow between 7am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. High near 38. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 31. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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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:
8:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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