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The potential of seeing a moderate risk of heavy snowfall across the Cascades arrives around the 14th-16th of February. This has been showing up in the longer range models for some time now. Confidence is growing we will see heavier snow develop.
February 6, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The potential of seeing a moderate risk of heavy snowfall across the Cascades arrives around the 14th-16th of February. This has been showing up in the longer range models for some time now. Confidence is growing we will see heavier snow develop.
A beautiful day at Crater Lake National Park with only a few high clouds moving across the region today. The reported snow depth is 25” after the days of well above normal temperatures.
February 6, 2026 at 8:40 PM
A beautiful day at Crater Lake National Park with only a few high clouds moving across the region today. The reported snow depth is 25” after the days of well above normal temperatures.
The first front set to arrive tomorrow into Monday, will bring our first significant measurable rainfall in many weeks. We will see more rain and snow develop heading into late next week through at least the 18th. Here are the latest estimates based off the latest available GFS model run.
February 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
The first front set to arrive tomorrow into Monday, will bring our first significant measurable rainfall in many weeks. We will see more rain and snow develop heading into late next week through at least the 18th. Here are the latest estimates based off the latest available GFS model run.
Here is a look at the latest rain and snowfall projections from the NWS in Medford. This is from now through 4 AM on Monday morning. The focus of the heaviest precipitation will be across portions of Curry County.
February 6, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Here is a look at the latest rain and snowfall projections from the NWS in Medford. This is from now through 4 AM on Monday morning. The focus of the heaviest precipitation will be across portions of Curry County.
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
February 6, 2026 at 3:47 PM
BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
EVENING...
* WHAT...Moderate risk of sneaker waves.
* WHERE...Beaches of Curry, Coos, and Douglas counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
Highs today will trend above normal again across the region. We will see a few degrees of cooling when compared to the last few days when records were set or challenged.
February 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Highs today will trend above normal again across the region. We will see a few degrees of cooling when compared to the last few days when records were set or challenged.
Water vapor imagery this morning shows the next front developing offshore. We will continue to see clouds at times today as the ridge of high pressure starts to weaken.
February 6, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Water vapor imagery this morning shows the next front developing offshore. We will continue to see clouds at times today as the ridge of high pressure starts to weaken.
Updated European weather model run showing projected accumulated precipitation from Saturday through Monday of next week. It will take until later in the day on Sunday for the front to migrate east from the coast.
February 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Updated European weather model run showing projected accumulated precipitation from Saturday through Monday of next week. It will take until later in the day on Sunday for the front to migrate east from the coast.
High temperatures today will reach their peak for the week. We could see highs as much as 20 degrees above normal across the region. Here are the latest GFS model projections.
February 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
High temperatures today will reach their peak for the week. We could see highs as much as 20 degrees above normal across the region. Here are the latest GFS model projections.
Visible satellite imagery this morning shows mostly clear skies with a few higher level clouds. There are areas of fog and low clouds in the interior valleys mostly across portions of the Rogue and Umpqua valleys.
February 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Visible satellite imagery this morning shows mostly clear skies with a few higher level clouds. There are areas of fog and low clouds in the interior valleys mostly across portions of the Rogue and Umpqua valleys.
The ridge will eventually break, but we will have to wait a few more days. You can see a series of lows developing well offshore that will begin to wear away at the ridge and weaken it enough for precipitation to return by this weekend. Until then we will see above normal temps and dry conditions.
February 5, 2026 at 2:17 AM
The ridge will eventually break, but we will have to wait a few more days. You can see a series of lows developing well offshore that will begin to wear away at the ridge and weaken it enough for precipitation to return by this weekend. Until then we will see above normal temps and dry conditions.
Lots of 70 degree temperatures showing up this afternoon across the forecast area. Check out the 74 degree temperature in the coast range. Buckhorn Spring RAWS in Jackson County is reporting 77 degrees as of 3:30 PM.
February 4, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Lots of 70 degree temperatures showing up this afternoon across the forecast area. Check out the 74 degree temperature in the coast range. Buckhorn Spring RAWS in Jackson County is reporting 77 degrees as of 3:30 PM.
A look at the latest GFS model run showing estimated accumulated precipitation from Saturday through Sunday the 15th of February.
February 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
A look at the latest GFS model run showing estimated accumulated precipitation from Saturday through Sunday the 15th of February.
Updated look at the water year precipitation amounts since October 1st. We hopefully will see some very beneficial rainfall arrive this weekend for most of our region.
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Updated look at the water year precipitation amounts since October 1st. We hopefully will see some very beneficial rainfall arrive this weekend for most of our region.
Fog this morning will be mostly focused across portions of the Umpqua Valley northward. With a dry airmass in place anything that develops will quickly burn off this morning.
February 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Fog this morning will be mostly focused across portions of the Umpqua Valley northward. With a dry airmass in place anything that develops will quickly burn off this morning.
Highs today will trend well above normal for this time of year. We will see highs as much as 15-20 degrees above normal. Look for 60’s in the interior valleys and even 70’s along the southern Oregon coast.
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Highs today will trend well above normal for this time of year. We will see highs as much as 15-20 degrees above normal. Look for 60’s in the interior valleys and even 70’s along the southern Oregon coast.
Visible satellite imagery this morning shows a ridge of high pressure firmly in place across the forecast area. Just like the last few days only a few higher clouds are streaming overhead.
February 4, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Visible satellite imagery this morning shows a ridge of high pressure firmly in place across the forecast area. Just like the last few days only a few higher clouds are streaming overhead.
A look at the latest precipitation type forecast from the Weather Prediction Center at NOAA from Sunday into Tuesday of next week. You can see that the potential for snow increases for areas along and east of the Cascades and into Northern California.
February 4, 2026 at 2:48 AM
A look at the latest precipitation type forecast from the Weather Prediction Center at NOAA from Sunday into Tuesday of next week. You can see that the potential for snow increases for areas along and east of the Cascades and into Northern California.
Water vapor imagery this evening shows a dry slot of air in orange and yellow filtering into our region from the south. This dry air will allow temperatures to drop quickly overnigh, and high temperatures tomorrow to climb well above normal. The band of precipitation continues to track north.
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Water vapor imagery this evening shows a dry slot of air in orange and yellow filtering into our region from the south. This dry air will allow temperatures to drop quickly overnigh, and high temperatures tomorrow to climb well above normal. The band of precipitation continues to track north.
As expected with clear skies we did see lows overnight drop back below freezing both east and west of the Cascades. Here are the current surface temps as of 6 AM this morning.
February 3, 2026 at 2:23 PM
As expected with clear skies we did see lows overnight drop back below freezing both east and west of the Cascades. Here are the current surface temps as of 6 AM this morning.
NWS Medford: “This upcoming week will be noted by dry conditions and above normal temperatures. Our next chance for widespread precipitation starts Saturday. However, at this time we are not expecting widespread hazardous weather.”
February 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
NWS Medford: “This upcoming week will be noted by dry conditions and above normal temperatures. Our next chance for widespread precipitation starts Saturday. However, at this time we are not expecting widespread hazardous weather.”
Highs will trend upward again today to as much as 10 degrees above normal. Here are the latest GFS model projected highs across the region. The coastal zones warm up quite a bit as well including Brookings.
February 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Highs will trend upward again today to as much as 10 degrees above normal. Here are the latest GFS model projected highs across the region. The coastal zones warm up quite a bit as well including Brookings.
Clear skies are in place across the region. Only a few high clouds are streaming overhead as a strong area of low pressure spins in the Gulf of Alaska. High pressure still remains in control through at least Thursday before we see weakening.
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Clear skies are in place across the region. Only a few high clouds are streaming overhead as a strong area of low pressure spins in the Gulf of Alaska. High pressure still remains in control through at least Thursday before we see weakening.
Satellite imagery this evening across the region. Most areas are seeing clear skies with a few clouds moving inland. A clear night means cold overnight lows. Areas of frost are possible in the interior valleys.
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Satellite imagery this evening across the region. Most areas are seeing clear skies with a few clouds moving inland. A clear night means cold overnight lows. Areas of frost are possible in the interior valleys.
Beautiful snow topped Mt. Shasta this evening from the Hammond Ranch webcam. The final rays of sun are setting on the mountain.
February 3, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Beautiful snow topped Mt. Shasta this evening from the Hammond Ranch webcam. The final rays of sun are setting on the mountain.