Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 07 Jan 04:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Portland International Airport OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 2000 feet. High near 44. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 2am and 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1600 feet. Low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 10am, then rain showers.  Snow level 1700 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Areas of frost after 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Frost

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Areas of frost before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers after 10pm, mixing with snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 2000 feet. High near 44. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 2am and 4am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1600 feet. Low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 10am, then rain showers. Snow level 1700 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Areas of frost after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers after 10pm, mixing with snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Portland International Airport OR
 45.61°N 122.54°W (Elev. 292 ft)
3:46 pm PST Jan 7, 2026
4pm PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 14, 2026
 
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