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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 06:31 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Cascade Locks OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers likely before 4pm, then rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5pm.  Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level 400 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers before 11pm, then rain after 11pm.  Snow level 2000 feet. Low around 39. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 50. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 51. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers likely before 4pm, then rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5pm. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 400 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Showers before 11pm, then rain after 11pm. Snow level 2000 feet. Low around 39. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
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)
6:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
6am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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