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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Hood River OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Hood River OR
 45.72°N 121.64°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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