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

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

Lat: 45.59578°NLon: 122.60917°WElev: 20.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 06:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly after noon.  Snow level 1200 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers.  Snow level 500 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers before 11pm, then rain after 11pm.  Snow level 2200 feet. Low around 41. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 53. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Light southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Showers before 11pm, then rain after 11pm. Snow level 2200 feet. Low around 41. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 53. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland OR
 45.53°N 122.67°W (Elev. 200 ft)
5:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
6am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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