Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 42.94°N 124.23°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: 9 Miles WNW Powers OR
Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR
Last Update: 7:17 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
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  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 34. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow


  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1100 feet. High near 41. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow


  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 1200 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow


  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1600 feet. Low around 35. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow


  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1600 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow


  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow


  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 1300 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain




  • Tonight: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 34. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1100 feet. High near 41. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1600 feet. Low around 35. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1600 feet. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1400 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 1300 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    Friday Night: Rain. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 2800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Monday: Rain. Snow level 2700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.



    9 Miles WNW Powers OR
     42.94°N 124.23°W (Elev. 1066 ft)

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