Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 03:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Cascade Locks OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3500 feet. Low around 36. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Windy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 2200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West northwest wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 4300 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Low around 36. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 2200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely before 2am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Windy.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 2700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Cascade Locks OR
 45.73°N 121.7°W (Elev. 1893 ft)
3:41 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
3am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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