Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

The Dalles Municipal Airport (KDLS)

Lat: 45.61901°NLon: 121.16572°WElev: 233.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed W 19 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 05:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

The Dalles OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1900 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 11 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light southwest  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 54. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 11 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 54. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 58. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
The Dalles OR
 45.63°N 121.18°W (Elev. 197 ft)
5:22 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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