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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

Baker Municipal Airport (KBKE)

Lat: 44.84302°NLon: 117.80987°WElev: 3360.0ft.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 04 Mar 09:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Halfway OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 4800 feet. High near 44. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 29. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 39. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 4800 feet. High near 44. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 29. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 39. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4800 feet lowering to 4000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Halfway OR
 44.98°N 117.38°W (Elev. 4012 ft)
Last Update:
1:04 am PST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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