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.

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Hood River OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain showers between 3pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5pm.  Snow level 1000 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain showers after 5am.  Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level 200 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers before 11pm, then rain after 11pm.  Snow level 2000 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 48. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain showers between 3pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5pm. Snow level 1000 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain showers after 5am. Snow level 1400 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 200 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers before 11pm, then rain after 11pm. Snow level 2000 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Hood River OR
 45.71°N 121.67°W (Elev. 203 ft)
7:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
8am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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