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The Storm Prediction Center at NOAA is indicating a general thunderstorm risk for tomorrow into Tuesday as we will see a vigorous area of low pressure develop offshore. There could be enough upper level instability to create a marginal risk of severe weather across S. California tomorrow.
February 15, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The Storm Prediction Center at NOAA is indicating a general thunderstorm risk for tomorrow into Tuesday as we will see a vigorous area of low pressure develop offshore. There could be enough upper level instability to create a marginal risk of severe weather across S. California tomorrow.
The 6-10 day temperature and precipitation outlooks show below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation chances. This is the perfect combination this time of year for low elevation snowfall potential.
February 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The 6-10 day temperature and precipitation outlooks show below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation chances. This is the perfect combination this time of year for low elevation snowfall potential.
Satellite imagery this morning shows a broad area of precipitation moving into Northern California. This is tracking from southwest to northeast.
February 15, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Satellite imagery this morning shows a broad area of precipitation moving into Northern California. This is tracking from southwest to northeast.
Very heavy snowfall is forecast to develop across the Sierra heading into next week. They could see as much as 5 feet of new snowfall of the higher end projections pan out.
February 14, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Very heavy snowfall is forecast to develop across the Sierra heading into next week. They could see as much as 5 feet of new snowfall of the higher end projections pan out.
A look at where the GFS model indicates the next low will be positioned offshore by late morning on Tuesday. Plenty of colder air will be forced south across our region. This is when we can expect snow levels to potentially drop to as low as 1,000 feet.
February 14, 2026 at 5:39 PM
A look at where the GFS model indicates the next low will be positioned offshore by late morning on Tuesday. Plenty of colder air will be forced south across our region. This is when we can expect snow levels to potentially drop to as low as 1,000 feet.
Light snowfall is being observed this morning at Crater Lake and Mt. Ashland. There is a lot more to come as we head into next week. We could see numerous feet of fresh snow across the Cascades and Siskiyous.
February 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Light snowfall is being observed this morning at Crater Lake and Mt. Ashland. There is a lot more to come as we head into next week. We could see numerous feet of fresh snow across the Cascades and Siskiyous.
Could you see measurable snowfall through Tuesday morning? Here are the percentage chances of seeing at least .1” of snowfall across the NWS forecast area.
February 14, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Could you see measurable snowfall through Tuesday morning? Here are the percentage chances of seeing at least .1” of snowfall across the NWS forecast area.
Here are updated snowfall accumulation and rainfall projections from the NWS in Medford. This is from now through early morning on Tuesday of next week.
February 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Here are updated snowfall accumulation and rainfall projections from the NWS in Medford. This is from now through early morning on Tuesday of next week.
Radar returns showing where lighter showers are focused this morning. The bulk of the precipitation today will be focused along the coast as the front remains mostly stalled. Snow levels are around 4,500-5,000 feet in elevation.
February 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Radar returns showing where lighter showers are focused this morning. The bulk of the precipitation today will be focused along the coast as the front remains mostly stalled. Snow levels are around 4,500-5,000 feet in elevation.
High temperatures continue to trend downward today. Here is a look at the latest GFS model run projected highs across the region.
February 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
High temperatures continue to trend downward today. Here is a look at the latest GFS model run projected highs across the region.
Visible satellite imagery this morning shows a broad area of clouds and precipitation moving overhead. Radar is picking up on some showers across our region as the first in a series of fronts moves inland.
February 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Visible satellite imagery this morning shows a broad area of clouds and precipitation moving overhead. Radar is picking up on some showers across our region as the first in a series of fronts moves inland.
The front is showing up well in Portland radar returns this evening. This will continue to shift south overnight into tomorrow.
February 14, 2026 at 2:20 AM
The front is showing up well in Portland radar returns this evening. This will continue to shift south overnight into tomorrow.
Updated snowfall risk maps for Tuesday through Wednesday night of next week. This is not showing snowfall amounts, but the potential of seeing impacts to travel across the forecast area.
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Updated snowfall risk maps for Tuesday through Wednesday night of next week. This is not showing snowfall amounts, but the potential of seeing impacts to travel across the forecast area.
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM PST this evening through Friday morning
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM PST this evening through Friday morning
February 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM PST this evening through Friday morning
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM PST this evening through Friday morning
High temperatures continue to trend downward as we close out the week and into this weekend. Here is a look at the current GFS model run projected highs for today.
February 13, 2026 at 3:47 PM
High temperatures continue to trend downward as we close out the week and into this weekend. Here is a look at the current GFS model run projected highs for today.
Visible satellite imagery shows the next front beginning to move inland to our north. We will see clouds increase today as well as precipitation chances for the coast and areas northward.
February 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Visible satellite imagery shows the next front beginning to move inland to our north. We will see clouds increase today as well as precipitation chances for the coast and areas northward.
A beautiful evening at Crater Lake National Park. Here is a view from the Sinnott Overlook webcam. Snow depth is 30” as of the last report.
February 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM
A beautiful evening at Crater Lake National Park. Here is a view from the Sinnott Overlook webcam. Snow depth is 30” as of the last report.
Here is a look at what we can expect to see in terms of precipitation over the next 48 hours. The first front will arrive later tomorrow with the focus of rain along the coast and across portions of the western interior valleys. Rain and snow amounts increase later this weekend into next week.
February 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Here is a look at what we can expect to see in terms of precipitation over the next 48 hours. The first front will arrive later tomorrow with the focus of rain along the coast and across portions of the western interior valleys. Rain and snow amounts increase later this weekend into next week.
6-10 day temperature and precipitation outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center at NOAA highlight where the focus of below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation will be across our region. This is the perfect setup for lower elevation snowfall.
February 12, 2026 at 10:56 PM
6-10 day temperature and precipitation outlooks from the Climate Prediction Center at NOAA highlight where the focus of below normal temperatures and above normal precipitation will be across our region. This is the perfect setup for lower elevation snowfall.
A look at the latest European weather model showing accumulated precipitation in the form of rain and snow across the region. We will see the potential for heavy snowfall develop next week extending through the 23rd of February for the Cascades and south into Northern California.
February 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
A look at the latest European weather model showing accumulated precipitation in the form of rain and snow across the region. We will see the potential for heavy snowfall develop next week extending through the 23rd of February for the Cascades and south into Northern California.
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...From 9 pm PST Thursday through noon PST Friday.
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...From 9 pm PST Thursday through noon PST Friday.
February 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...From 9 pm PST Thursday through noon PST Friday.
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves expected.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...From 9 pm PST Thursday through noon PST Friday.
High temperatures today will trend downward by a few degrees. Here are the latest GFS model projected highs across the region. Cloud cover will be on the increase.
February 12, 2026 at 2:12 PM
High temperatures today will trend downward by a few degrees. Here are the latest GFS model projected highs across the region. Cloud cover will be on the increase.
Satellite imagery shows areas of fog and low clouds across the interior valleys this morning. We are also seeing higher level clouds stream inland in advance of the next front developing well offshore.
February 12, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Satellite imagery shows areas of fog and low clouds across the interior valleys this morning. We are also seeing higher level clouds stream inland in advance of the next front developing well offshore.
The northeast Pacific Ocean GOES-West imagery shows a deep area of low pressure building offshore. A weak ridge is in place over the Pacific Northwest right now, but the pattern shifts later this week into the next week.
February 12, 2026 at 1:23 AM
The northeast Pacific Ocean GOES-West imagery shows a deep area of low pressure building offshore. A weak ridge is in place over the Pacific Northwest right now, but the pattern shifts later this week into the next week.
The 8-14 day hazards outlook from the Climate Prediction Center at NOAA continues to indicate a risk of heavy snowfall across the Cascades and Sierra extending through the 24th of February.
February 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
The 8-14 day hazards outlook from the Climate Prediction Center at NOAA continues to indicate a risk of heavy snowfall across the Cascades and Sierra extending through the 24th of February.