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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Loon Lake OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:05am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:05am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:05am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:05am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, mainly before 3am. Snow level 1300 feet. Low around 30. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 1400 feet. High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain showers and snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. High near 42. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 3am. Snow level 1300 feet. Low around 30. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. Snow level 1400 feet. High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Loon Lake OR
 43.6°N 123.85°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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