Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

US26 EB at Brightwood Scales MP36.51 (ODT15)

Lat: 45.37633°NLon: 122.0348°WElev: 1083.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 11:50 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Brightwood OR

Winter Weather Advisory until March 10, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until March 10, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Light west southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 31. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5500 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm.  High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. West southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Light west southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 4800 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Snow level 5500 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 3600 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Brightwood OR
 45.29°N 122.04°W (Elev. 3346 ft)
12:41 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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