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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

POTLATCH (POTI1)

Lat: 46.92986°NLon: 116.90881°WElev: 2542.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 04 Mar 07:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSW Oakesdale WA
 47.04°N 117.31°W (Elev. 2635 ft)
Last Update:
2:02 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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