March weather forecast
Oregon, USA

March in Oregon signifies the transition from the biting cold of winter to the early hints of spring. As the days progress, the state undergoes a warming trend, with coastal areas leading the charge. In the Cascade Mountains, while remnants of winter's cold can still be felt with lows around 25°F (-3.9°C), the coastline welcomes warmer days, showcasing temperatures from 40°F (4.4°C) to 48°F (8.9°C).

Crater Lake, nestled within the Cascade Mountains, stands as a distinctive point of reference in March. The lake's surroundings still retain considerable snow, with temperatures often dipping below freezing, especially during the night. Despite the onset of spring, Crater Lake remains a winter wonderland for most of March, drawing visitors for its pristine snowy landscapes.

March experiences diminishing snowfall, especially when compared to the heavy accumulation of January and February. While the higher altitudes, particularly the Cascade, Blue, and Wallowa ranges, still witness snowfall, the frequency and depth gradually decrease. This reduction marks the beginning of the end for the winter sports season in many regions.

From February to March, the discernible shift in weather is palpable. The state moves from the cold grip of winter, with snow-covered landscapes, to a more temperate and milder environment. As March advances, it prepares Oregon for April, a month where spring truly asserts itself, bringing with it blooming wildflowers and a notable increase in temperatures across various regions.

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• Portland - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Portland and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. The month with the most snowfall in Portland is March, when snow falls for 1.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.
• Salem - March »
  During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Salem aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Salem aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.
• Eugene - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Eugene and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Eugene, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.
• Gresham - March »
  The month with the most snowfall in Gresham is March, when snow falls for 1.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. During 1.7 snowfall days, in March, Gresham aggregates 1.73" (44mm) of snow.
• Hillsboro - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Hillsboro, Oregon, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Hillsboro during March, the rain falls for 20.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.
• Beaverton - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Beaverton and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Beaverton aggregates 1.54" (39mm) of snow.
• Bend - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bend, Oregon, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Bend, in March, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow.
• Medford - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Medford, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Medford during March, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.
• Springfield - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Springfield and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. March signals the slow approach of spring in Springfield, with temperature highs touching 50s°F and rainfall lessening a tad from the previous month.
• Corvallis - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Corvallis, Oregon, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Corvallis in March, during 20.9 rainfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Albany - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Albany and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Albany during March, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.
• Tigard - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Tigard and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. In Tigard, Oregon, in March, during 19.8 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.