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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.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Florence OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 1900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 1500 feet. Low around 34. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Patchy fog before 7am. Snow level 900 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Snow level 2500 feet. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 1900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. Snow level 1500 feet. Low around 34. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Light north northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Patchy fog before 7am. Snow level 900 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Showers likely before 10pm, then rain after 10pm. Snow level 2500 feet. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Florence OR
 44.09°N 124.06°W (Elev. 453 ft)
Last Update:
2:42 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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