What is today's weather forecast for Bates, OR?

Today's forecast for Bates shows a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of rain and snow after 4am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Bates, OR?

The 7-day forecast for Bates shows highs from 32 to 45 degrees and lows from 23 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Bates, OR this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Bates this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (30% chance), Monday (60% chance), Tuesday (80% chance), Wednesday (90% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Bates weather forecast?

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Bates, OR Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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34°F
Feels Like 32°F

Humidity 78% Dew Point 28°F Wind ESE 3 MPH Gusts 5 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 7.8 mi. SW of central Bates
at 6:00 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunDec 14

30%

MonDec 15

60%

TueDec 16

20%

WedDec 17

90%

ThuDec 18

100%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 45°F to 32°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 36°F with lows around 16°F.

This Date in Weather History

1952 - Trace of snow or sleet at or near Pensacola, Crestview, DeFuniak Springs, Quincy, Carrabelle, Tallahassee, St. Marks, Monticello, Madison, Mayo, Live Oak, Lake City, Glen St. Mary, and Hilliard in Florida. Frozen precipitation occurred before noon at most points, but happened in the afternoon at Mayo and Lake City and near Hilliard. Temperatures were above freezing and snow or sleet melted as it fell.

Bates, OR 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 14

Night: A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Dec 15

Day: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. Patchy blowing snow. High near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

About Bates, OR

Bates is an unincorporated community in Grant County, Oregon, United States. It has a post office with a ZIP code 97817. The elevation is 4,062 feet (1,238 m). On December 30, 1960, the Oregon Lumber Company sold the Bates mill and townsite to the Edward Hines Lumber Company, which operated the mill until 1975, when it was closed and dismantled. The post office closed on January 2, 1976. Bates had a peak population of up to 400. Bates State Park opened in 2011.

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