Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Madras Municipal Airport (KS33)

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

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 08:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR

Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 09:04am until March 4, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 09:04am until March 4, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. West wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 30. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 37. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. West wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 30. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 29. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 37. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Mt Jefferson OR
 44.8°N 121.78°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
8:38 am PST Mar 4, 2026
9am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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