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.

Mostly Cloudy

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSE 9 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 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles S Loon Lake OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:49pm until February 19, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:49pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:49pm until February 19, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:49pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow, mainly before 3pm.  Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm.  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
    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely.  Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 5pm. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow, mainly before 3pm. Snow level rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. 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. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles S Loon Lake OR
 43.39°N 123.88°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
3:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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