Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 03:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Hood River OR

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 3100 feet lowering to 2500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 3100 feet lowering to 2500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Hood River OR
 45.68°N 121.57°W (Elev. 801 ft)
3:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
4am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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