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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Astoria, Astoria Regional Airport (KAST)

Lat: 46.15694°NLon: 123.8825°WElev: 10.0ft.

light rain,mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 12 Mar 03:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Arch Cape OR

Flood Watch March 12, 03:40pm until March 13, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 12, 03:40pm until March 13, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Steady temperature around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 39. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Arch Cape OR
 45.86°N 123.95°W (Elev. 614 ft)
2:41 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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