Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 43.19°N 123.73°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: 12 Miles W Lookingglass OR
Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR
Last Update: 12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
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  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers



  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow



  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely



  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely



  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely


  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy


  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain





  • This Afternoon: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Thursday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Friday: Snow likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Monday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.

    Monday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Tuesday: Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.



    12 Miles W Lookingglass OR
     43.19°N 123.73°W (Elev. 2402 ft)

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