Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Mar 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Hood River OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  Steady temperature around 44. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 53. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 5am.  Low around 32. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm.  Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 1100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 1100 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. Steady temperature around 44. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 37. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 5am. Low around 32. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm. Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 1100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Hood River OR
 45.66°N 121.59°W (Elev. 1060 ft)
3:42 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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