Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Partly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 01:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Hood River OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2400 feet. Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Widespread frost, mainly after 4am.  Otherwise, clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear then
    Frost

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread frost before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Frost then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2400 feet. Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Widespread frost, mainly after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Widespread frost before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Hood River OR
 45.67°N 121.53°W (Elev. 400 ft)
2:01 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
2am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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