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 >

Current conditions at

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH)

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

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Gardiner OR

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

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1400 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 5am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 1600 feet. Steady temperature around 40. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  Snow level 1500 feet. High near 46. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 5am. Snow level 1100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1600 feet. Steady temperature around 40. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain. Snow level 1500 feet. High near 46. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 2300 feet. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
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 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Gardiner OR
 43.79°N 124.15°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:27 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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