Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 06:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 37. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 37. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 8 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A 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)
3:20 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
6pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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