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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Reedsport OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 52. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light south southeast wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 52. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Reedsport OR
 43.67°N 124.21°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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