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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	SSW 5 MPH
Barometer	29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	18 Feb 04:53 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Portland International Airport OR

Overnight
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 44 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 44 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain Likely
and Breezy
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 500 feet rising to 1300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow showers, mainly before midnight. Snow level 700 feet. Low around 33. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 400 feet rising to 900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 1am. Snow level 1000 feet lowering to 300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain showers after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.

Saturday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Sunday

Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Sunday Night

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Monday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.