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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 05 Mar 01:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA
 47.04°N 117.31°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
1:12 am PST Mar 5, 2026
1am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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