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

Florence Municipal Airport (K6S2)

Lat: 43.9828°NLon: 124.1114°WElev: 52.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Florence OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 35. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers.  High near 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers before 10pm, then rain after 10pm.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 35. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers. High near 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Showers before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Florence OR
 43.97°N 124.12°W (Elev. 92 ft)
1:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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