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

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931°NLon: 121.88484°WElev: 194.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 01:01 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Cascade Locks OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1900 feet. High near 41. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1700 feet lowering to 800 feet after midnight . Low around 31. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 3pm.  Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 2500 feet. Low around 36. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am.  Snow level 2700 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1900 feet. High near 41. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 3am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1700 feet lowering to 800 feet after midnight . Low around 31. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 3pm. Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2500 feet. Low around 36. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Cascade Locks OR
 45.62°N 121.89°W (Elev. 833 ft)
12:41 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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