Here is the latest 24 hour peak wind gust forecast based off the GFS model. The strongest winds today will be along and east of the Cascades. This could result in rapid growth on any new or existing fires.

Here is the last 24 hour peak wind gust forecast based off the GFS model. The strongest winds today will be along and east of the Cascades. This could result in rapid growth on any new or existing fires.

Air Quality and Smoke Mapping 8/22/26 7 AM Smoke from numerous wildfires burning across the region are impacting air quality levels downwind of them. The first graphic shows the HRRR smoke modeling of upper level smoke by this afternoon. The second graphic is the latest air quality.

The Sinnott Overlook webcam at Crater Lake National Park is always my favorite thing to check out each morning. Conditions today look spectacular with limited haze visible in the skies.

It will be a few degrees cooler today with high temperatures trending near normal for most locations. Here are the current projected highs across the region.

Visible satellite imagery this morning shows a well defined marine layer has migrated inland across some of the western interior valleys. The front that moved through the region is now well off to the east.

Skies are beginning to clear from southwest to northeast as the front migrates inland and to the east. The clouds have hung on strong along the coast.

Water vapor imagery this morning shows an area of low pressure off the Oregon coast. This is sending clouds and bands of moisture inland across the region.

Radar returns are picking up on some lighter rainfall signatures across portions of our region. Most of it remains focused well to the north and also east of the Cascades.

Here is a look at forecast peak wind gusts over the next 24 hours. The strongest winds will be focused across the Shasta Valley and east of the Cascades. This combined with low humidity levels will result in the potential for fire growth.

Air Quality and Smoke Mapping 8/21/26 7 AM Smoke from numerous wildfires burning across the region are impacting air quality levels downwind of them. The first graphic shows the HRRR smoke modeling of upper level smoke by this afternoon. The second graphic is the latest air quality.

The Storm Prediction Center at NOAA has narrowed down where thunderstorms are most likely to develop later this afternoon and evening. Most of the activity will be confined along the Cascade crest including northern Klamath and Lake counties.

High temperatures will cool a few degrees when compared to yesterday. Here is a look at the latest GFS model run projected highs for the entire region. Cloud cover will help with the cooling as well.

Clouds have increased in coverage overnight as a front moves inland and across the region. This during will bring upper level moisture and some instability aloft. This could be enough to generate isolated thunderstorms later in the day. Winds will also increase across the region.

We still have some lightning risk tomorrow across portions of our forecast area. Here is where the NWS Medford thinks storms could develop in the afternoon and evening hours.

It is a what could be called a hot day across the region. Thankfully this should be the last 100 degree day we see for at least the next 7 days. High temperatures begin to drop off a few degrees tomorrow and even more heading into the weekend. They climb back again early next week.

Here is a look at where the best chance in seeing thunderstorms develop will be tomorrow across our region. This is the Weather Prediction Center National Forecast Chart. The 7- day estimated precipitation forecast shows where we found see measurable rainfall develop.

It was a beautiful morning of fishing at Lake of the Woods. I needed a day off from work, and to enjoy some special time with our youngest son. So hard to believe he will be a senior in High School this year. Have to enjoy as much time as I can, because they grow up way too fast.

The 8-14 day temperature and precipitation outlooks are indicating a return of near normal temperatures and a chance of near to slightly above normal precipitation as we close out the last few days of August and head into September.

The Storm Prediction Center at NOAA is indicating the return of thunderstorms heading into tomorrow afternoon and evening. An area of low pressure offshore will provide the necessary trigger.

Air Quality and Smoke Mapping 8/20/26 6 AM Smoke from numerous wildfires burning across the region are impacting air quality levels downwind of them. The first graphic shows the HRRR smoke modeling of upper level smoke by this afternoon. The second graphic is the latest air quality.

Sunrise in Klamath County with smoke in the distance and a few clouds streaming overhead. This is the view from the Hamaker webcam this morning.

We will see temperatures across the interior valleys running at least 10 degrees or more above normal. Here is a look at the latest GFS model run projected highs across the region.

Areas of fog and low clouds are once again in place along the coast and extending inland into the coastal valleys. A few clouds are visible inland and along and east of the Cascades.

The risk of seeing lightning develop increases on Friday. Here is the latest projection of where thunderstorms may develop from the NWS in Medford.

The clouds have receded back offshore with only a few clouds streaming over the region. We can also see a few areas of smoke mostly across Humboldt, Klamath and eastern Clackamas counties. Well above normal temperatures continue into tomorrow.

Here are the latest 7 day precipitation estimates from the European weather model run this morning. Any precipitation we might see develop will be focused along the immediate coast and across the Cascades. Trace amounts are possible in some of the valleys.

Another beautiful sunrise this morning in the Rogue Valley. Always a great way to start off the day.

Fire weather concerns will be elevated on Friday and into Saturday as a cold front approaches the region. Gusty afternoon and evening winds combined with low relative humidity levels could result in fire growth and spread. Highest impacts are Shasta Valley and east of Cascades.

Air Quality and Smoke Mapping 8/19/26 6 AM Smoke from numerous wildfires burning across the region are impacting air quality levels downwind of them. The first graphic shows the HRRR smoke modeling of upper level smoke by this afternoon. The second graphic is the latest air quality.