John Day & Strawberry Mountains, OR
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (99%). Breezy winds (24 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Use Caution for camping. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (99%). Breezy winds (24 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Use Caution for biking. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (99%). Breezy winds (24 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About John Day
John Day & Strawberry Mountains is a Grant County mountain planning page for forest trails, lake hikes, campgrounds, bike routes, small-town stops, and Malheur National Forest access.
Make the Most of a John Day & Strawberry Mountains Day
Use snow, smoke, thunderstorms, road conditions, and distance from services to choose between Strawberry Mountain routes, town stops, campground plans, or lower forest trails.
Weather Tips for John Day & Strawberry Mountains
- Mountain storms, smoke, cold nights, snow on higher trails, summer heat in lower valleys, forest-road conditions, and limited cell service can all affect John Day plans.
- Elevation can change snow, wind, storm timing, road conditions, and temperature within a short drive.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, rain timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Have a land-based backup ready when wind, waves, high flow, or storms make water plans less comfortable.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around John Day & Strawberry Mountains, including John Day, Canyon City, Strawberry Mountain trail approaches, Prairie City, Magone Lake, and nearby Malheur National Forest recreation areas. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- John Day
- Canyon City
- Strawberry Lake
- Prairie City
- Malheur National Forest
- Grant County Fairgrounds
- Magone Lake
- Silvies Valley
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of John Day & Strawberry Mountains rather than forcing one itinerary. Match rain, wind, tides, river or lake conditions, trail surfaces, smoke, road access, seasonal closures, and temperature swings to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.