Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 11 Apr 05:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Hood River OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 3000 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 2600 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 1500 feet rising to 2600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Hood River OR
 45.66°N 121.59°W (Elev. 1060 ft)
5:41 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
6am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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