
Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains
A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: 17 Miles WNW Silver Lake OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 4:41 am PDT Apr 9, 2026 | |
| Today: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9000 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Snow level 7700 feet. High near 57. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Low around 34. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 49. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Monday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. | |
| 17 Miles WNW Silver Lake OR 43.24°N 121.35°W (Elev. 6083 ft) | |
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