Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Portland, Portland International Airport (KPDX)

Lat: 45.59578°NLon: 122.60917°WElev: 20.0ft.

light rain,mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	W 5 MPH
Barometer	29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	18 Feb 03:15 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Portland OR

This Afternoon
High: 43 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 46 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 47 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance Rain
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance Rain
Sunday
High: 55 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 2am. Snow level 900 feet. Low around 34. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers after 3pm. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Snow level 1300 feet lowering to 300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain showers between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1800 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Sunday

Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

Sunday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Tuesday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.