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 12 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles S Deadwood OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:19am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:19am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:19am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 09:19am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 31. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 35. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm, then snow likely after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 35. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles S Deadwood OR
 43.92°N 123.73°W (Elev. 2123 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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