Strong Winds and Storms Across the East; Heavy Snow for the Pacific Northwest

The powerful spring storm will track eastward and focus showers, thunderstorms and strong winds across the eastern third of the country today. Another storm affecting the Pacific Northwest will bring accumulating snow to the region this weekend. For the central and southern High Plains, critical fire weather conditions through the weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grant County Regional Airport (KGCD)

Lat: 44.40287°NLon: 118.96715°WElev: 3675ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 01 Apr 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles S Prairie City OR

Winter Weather Advisory until April 2, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until April 2, 11:00pm

    NOW until
    11:00pm Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow. High near 24. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

    High: 24 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

    Low: 14 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after noon.  Patchy blowing snow between 9am and noon. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 17 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 21 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

    Low: 10 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Patchy blowing snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a west wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    High: 17 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Blustery.

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

    Low: 13 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

    High: 20 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Chance Snow
    Showers

    Low: 12 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow. High near 24. Windy, with a west wind 29 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -2. Windy, with a west wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow between 9am and noon. High near 21. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 17 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Blustery, with a west wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Blustery.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles S Prairie City OR
 44.32°N 118.71°W (Elev. 8143 ft)
10:11 am PDT Apr 1, 2023
11am PDT Apr 1, 2023-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2023
 
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