Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931°NLon: 121.88484°WElev: 194.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 11:21 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Cascade Locks OR

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Snow level 1700 feet. High near 46. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then rain.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 2400 feet. Low around 40. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 52. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 49. Windy.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. Windy.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 1700 feet. High near 46. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then rain. Snow level 600 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 2400 feet. Low around 40. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49. Windy.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Windy.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cascade Locks OR
 45.68°N 121.91°W (Elev. 197 ft)
11:28 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
11am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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