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

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 09 Mar 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Hood River OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then rain likely.  Snow level 300 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 37. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

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

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 1am. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then rain likely. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 37. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hood River OR
 45.71°N 121.51°W (Elev. 200 ft)
3:42 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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