Heat Wave in the Northeastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Plains and Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwestern U.S.

The first significant heat wave this season will impact much of the Midwest, Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this week. Record high temperatures and rapid onset drought is possible. In the northern Plains and Upper Midwest, strong to severe thunderstorms with excessive rainfall are possible today. Dry, gusty winds will bring critical fire weather to the Four Corners and central California. Read More >

Pass Forecasts

Pass Locations Map

*Please note the pass elevations are for the highway elevations. We've tried to find the forecast points that best reflect these mountain passes, but the elevation of the forecast will not exactly match the pass elevation. Here's a quick tutorial on how to read the hourly forecast graphs.

Southern Oregon

For current conditions and road restrictions contact the Oregon or California departments of transportation. For Oregon road conditions call 511 if calling from within Oregon, or 503-588-2941 if calling from outside of Oregon. Oregon road conditions, as well as webcam images, can also be found online at https://tripcheck.com/.

I-5 at Siskiyou Summit (4300ft) Hourly Graph

I-5 at Sexton Summit (1980ft) Hourly Graph

Hwy 199 at Hayes Hill (1640ft)

Hwy 238 at Jacksonville Hill (2170ft)

Hwy 42 at Camas Mountain (1430ft)

Hwy 140 at Lake of the Woods (4960ft)

Hwy 140 at Bly Mountain (4920ft)

Hwy 140 at Warner Mountain Summit (5660ft)

Hwy 138 near Diamond Lake (5930ft)

Hwy 62 near Crater Lake (5800ft)

Hwy 58 at Willamette Pass (5100ft)

Crater Lake Rim (7130ft)

Hwy 230 Summit (5400ft)

Hwy 97 at top of Spring Creek Grade (4572ft)

Hwy 97 near Chemult (4900ft)

Mt Ashland Road near Mt Ashland (5800ft)

Northern California

For California road conditions call 800-427-7623 if calling from within California, or 916-445-7623 if calling from outside of California. California road conditions, as well as webcam images, can also be found online here.

Hwy 3 at Forest Mountain Summit (4110ft)

I-5 at Black Butte Summit (3900ft)

Hwy 89 at Snowmans Summit (4500ft)

â€‹Hwy 89 at Dead Horse Summit (4500ft)

Hwy 97 at Grass Lake (5060ft)

Hwy 299 at Cedar Pass (6030ft)

Sawyers Bar Road at Etna Summit (5900ft)

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