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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

Lat: 45.67457°NLon: 121.53493°WElev: 600.0ft.

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Mar 03:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Hood River OR

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Hood River OR
 45.66°N 121.59°W (Elev. 1060 ft)
Last Update:
3:42 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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