Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed NW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 04 Mar 11:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Cascade Locks OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  Snow level 3800 feet. High near 44. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely.  Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Very windy, with a west wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am.  Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Very windy, with a west wind 28 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Very Windy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3300 feet. Low around 38. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Windy.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. High near 44. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Very windy, with a west wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Very windy, with a west wind 28 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Low around 38. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Windy.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Windy.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Cascade Locks OR
 45.73°N 121.7°W (Elev. 1893 ft)
10:42 am PST Mar 4, 2026
11am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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