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 >

Current conditions at

La Grande/Union County Airport (KLGD)

Lat: 45.29066°NLon: 118.00884°WElev: 2707.0ft.

Rain

42°F

6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Mar 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW La Grande OR

Winter Storm Warning March 12, 03:11pm until March 13, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 12, 03:11pm until March 13, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 39. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 34. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 40. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 6200 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 42. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 34. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 40. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 6200 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW La Grande OR
 45.37°N 118.18°W (Elev. 4065 ft)
2:30 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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