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.

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 09 Mar 01:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Portland International Airport OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Snow level 1900 feet. High near 47. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 900 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south southwest  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain.  Snow level 800 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 1900 feet. High near 47. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 900 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light south southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain. Snow level 800 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Portland International Airport OR
 45.62°N 122.61°W (Elev. 200 ft)
12:41 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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