Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

I84 WB at Cascade Locks MP44.57 (ODT78)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Mar 03:21 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Cascade Locks OR

Winter Storm Warning March 12, 03:40pm until March 13, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 12, 03:40pm until March 13, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 37. Breezy, with a light west southwest wind increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 1300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am.  Snow level rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 37. Breezy, with a light west southwest wind increasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 1300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Snow level rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Cascade Locks OR
 45.7°N 121.94°W (Elev. 1257 ft)
2:41 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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