Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (KPDT)

Lat: 45.69757° N Lon: 118.83444° W Elev: 1483.0 ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Apr 05:20 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon

Today
Rain likely in the morning, then rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. Rainfall amounts around a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of rain overnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an inch possible, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the morning, then rain or snow in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Snow level 2000 feet in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Windy. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
Friday Night And Saturday
Clear. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
Saturday Night Through Monday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.



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