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

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

Lat: 45.66931°NLon: 121.88484°WElev: 194.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 04:21 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Cascade Locks OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 1900 feet. High near 44. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5pm.  Snow level 600 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7pm and 8pm, then rain after 8pm.  Low around 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 50. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 51. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 1900 feet. High near 44. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1600 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5pm. Snow level 600 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. High near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 7pm and 8pm, then rain after 8pm. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Cascade Locks OR
 45.65°N 121.93°W (Elev. 200 ft)
3:42 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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