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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (KOTH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles S Loon Lake OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:18am until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:18am until February 19, 10:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:18am until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:18am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 7pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2100 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 41. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2100 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 2100 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles S Loon Lake OR
 43.39°N 123.88°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 am PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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