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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles W Hood River OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. East northeast wind around 13 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Steady temperature around 38. Breezy, with an east wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 39. East wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3500 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Windy, with a west southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 3200 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.

    High: 36 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. East northeast wind around 13 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 38. Breezy, with an east wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 39. East wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. Low around 38. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3500 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Windy, with a west southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 3200 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Windy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles W Hood River OR
 45.73°N 121.67°W (Elev. 2881 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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