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

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed WNW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.36 in (1028.11 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 06 Mar 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Hood River OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1700 feet lowering to 900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 700 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1700 feet lowering to 900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hood River OR
 45.71°N 121.51°W (Elev. 200 ft)
8:41 am PST Mar 6, 2026
8am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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