Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Last Update: 812 AM PST Tue Dec 30 2025

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

19NM NW Brookings OR

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Rest Of Today
SE wind around 5 kt, veering to S late this morning and afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 6 ft at 14 seconds.
Tonight
SE wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 6 ft at 13 seconds.
Wed
E wind around 5 kt, veering to SW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 5 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon.
Wed Night
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds. Showers likely in the evening, then rain after midnight.
Thu
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Thu Night
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave detail: SW 5 ft at 7 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Fri
S wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: SW 8 ft at 8 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Fri Night
S wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave detail: SW 9 ft at 8 seconds and W 9 ft at 13 seconds. Showers in the evening, then rain after midnight.
Sat
SW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Wave detail: S 7 ft at 7 seconds and W 12 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.
Sat Night
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds, W 12 ft at 13 seconds and SW 5 ft at 9 seconds. Rain.



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812 AM PST Tue Dec 30 2025
 
 

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