Station Name: DESCHUTES RIVER NEAR MADRAS, OR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,404 feet

Nearest Address:
6940 NW Vanora Dr
Madras, OR 97741
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 44.72595225, -121.2469939

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 10:08AM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:08 AM
Expires: Tue April 14, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4000 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall is forecast below 4000 feet along US 97, US 26, and US 20. Steady snowfall late this afternoon into Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers Wednesday afternoon.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 16 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:41 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4000 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall is forecast below 4000 feet along US 97, US 26, and US 20. Steady snowfall late this afternoon into Wednesday morning will turn over to snow showers Wednesday afternoon.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.