Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

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

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.14 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Mar 07:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Portland International Airport OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight.  Low around 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 50. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 46. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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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)
6:41 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
7pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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