Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 01:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 38. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.8°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 24, 2026
2pm PST Feb 24, 2026-6pm PST Mar 2, 2026
 
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