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.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Nov 09:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Rain before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain.  Snow level 5500 feet. Low around 36. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Snow level 5500 feet. High near 37. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am.  Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Thanksgiving Day
Rain before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Snow level 5500 feet. Low around 36. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 37. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.8°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
9:15 am PST Nov 27, 2025
10am PST Nov 27, 2025-6pm PST Dec 3, 2025
 
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