Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. 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 91%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Mar 06:21 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Cascade Locks OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 49. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 2am, then showers likely after 4am.  Low around 48. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 51. Windy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then showers likely after 10pm.  Low around 40. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, mainly before 4pm, then rain after 4pm.  Snow level 1700 feet. High near 44. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 1700 feet lowering to 800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 800 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 49. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 2am, then showers likely after 4am. Low around 48. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Rain. High near 51. Windy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then showers likely after 10pm. Low around 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers, mainly before 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 1700 feet. High near 44. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 1700 feet lowering to 800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Tuesday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 800 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy.
Thursday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Cascade Locks OR
 45.69°N 121.85°W (Elev. 200 ft)
5:41 am PST Mar 6, 2026
6am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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