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.

Mostly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Cascade Locks OR

Winter Storm Watch March 10, 05:00pm until March 11, 05:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory until March 10, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until March 10, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am.  High near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 11pm, then snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain after 2am.  Snow level 2000 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am.  Snow level 2300 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 43. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 37. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 11pm, then snow between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain after 2am. Snow level 2000 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Windy.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Windy.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Windy.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Cascade Locks OR
 45.73°N 121.7°W (Elev. 1893 ft)
8:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
9am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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