Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

US26 EB at Brightwood Scales MP36.51 (ODT15)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Mar 02:44 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Brightwood OR

Flood Watch March 12, 01:51pm until March 13, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 12, 01:51pm until March 13, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 38. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 33. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 1900 feet lowering to 1200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely.  Snow level 1600 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 1900 feet lowering to 1200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Snow level 1600 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Brightwood OR
 45.36°N 122°W (Elev. 1178 ft)
1:42 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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