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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

DW5434 Heppner (D5434)

Lat: 45.24967°NLon: 119.73117°WElev: 2600.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 10 Mar 01:16 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Ruggs OR

High Wind Warning March 11, 08:00pm until March 12, 11:00am
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High Wind Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Windy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 49 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Windy, with a south wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Ruggs OR
 45.31°N 119.82°W (Elev. 2205 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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