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 >

Current conditions at

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH)

Lat: 43.41948°NLon: 124.2437°WElev: 10.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lakeside OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:53am until February 18, 10:00am
Freeze Warning until February 18, 09:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:53am until February 18, 10:00am
    Freeze Warning until February 18, 09:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1700 feet. Low around 33. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Snow level 1500 feet. High near 46. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. High near 53. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1300 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1700 feet. Low around 33. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 1500 feet. High near 46. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 2900 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. High near 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lakeside OR
 43.59°N 124.18°W (Elev. 171 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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