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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 13 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 04 Mar 02:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Halfway OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 44. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 7pm, then rain and snow showers. Low around 32. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 44. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain showers before 7pm, then rain and snow showers. Low around 32. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. 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 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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