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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 06:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Hood River OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Hood River OR
 45.71°N 121.67°W (Elev. 203 ft)
Last Update:
5:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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