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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 09 Mar 05:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Hood River OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1900 feet. High near 44. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before midnight, then rain likely between midnight and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am.  Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5pm.  Snow level 400 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7pm and 9pm, then rain after 9pm.  Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 49. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 46 °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 48. Breezy.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1900 feet. High near 44. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before midnight, then rain likely between midnight and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow after 1am. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5pm. Snow level 400 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7pm and 9pm, then rain after 9pm. Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 49. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 46. 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 48. Breezy.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Hood River OR
 45.71°N 121.67°W (Elev. 203 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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