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.

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 30. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 35. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

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

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 30. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet. Low around 35. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Southwest wind around 9 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, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.8°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
4:32 am PST Jan 27, 2026
7am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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