Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

FORKS (FRKW1)

Lat: 47.95528°NLon: 124.38497°WElev: 303.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Mar 02:33 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE DES WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 45. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  High near 51. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 52. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. High near 51. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 47. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE DES WA
 47.76°N 124.4°W (Elev. 495 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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