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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 02:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

Air Stagnation Advisory January 15, 02:36am until January 16, 04:00am
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 15, 02:36am until January 16, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 40 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread dense fog, mainly between 4am and 5am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 40. Calm wind.
Thursday
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54. East northeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland OR
 45.53°N 122.67°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am PST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 15, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
 
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