Proxy Falls, Oregon Weather
Trailhead • Central Oregon
Proxy Falls is a pair of waterfalls on the west slope of the Cascades, reached by a short loop trail from Oregon 242. The trailhead is about 9 miles east of the Highway 126 junction near McKenzie Bridge. The Willamette National Forest manages the trail, which crosses an old lava flow into the Three Sisters Wilderness to Upper and Lower Proxy Falls.
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Proxy Falls weather today and through the year
It's 43°F at Proxy Falls right now (feels like 36°F), with 9 mph wind and a comfort score of 49. Today's forecast high at Proxy Falls is 54°F, 10°F above the mid November normal of 44°F. No fog in the forecast for tomorrow at Proxy Falls. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 45°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 64).
July is the warmest month at Proxy Falls, with an average high of 76°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 26°F. December is the wettest month (12.3 in.), out of about 75.7 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Proxy Falls are August, July, and September. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in August, 11 AM to 2 PM in July, and noon to 3 PM in September.
Proxy Falls lies on the wet, west-facing slope of the Cascades, below McKenzie Pass and a long way from the dry country around Sisters. Pacific storms climb this slope from fall through spring and drop heavy rain and snow. That water feeds the falls and keeps the mixed conifer forest around them so lush.
Forecast updated November 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.
What to expect at Proxy Falls in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for tomorrow at Proxy Falls. In November, 14% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 45°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 64).
Hiking conditions
Best hiking day this week: Saturday, with 5 daylight hours that are dry, 45 to 80°F, and under 18 mph wind. 1 of the next 7 days have at least 4 such hours.
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, Saturday looks best for Proxy Falls, with a 47°F high and midday comfort near 50. Wednesday looks weakest (31).
This weekend
This weekend: Saturday 47°F/37°F with a 89% chance of rain, Sunday 48°F/34°F with a 99% chance of rain.
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (98%, about 0.26 in.).
Freezing nights
4 of the next 7 nights are forecast to reach freezing or colder.
Live weather map
Weather around Proxy Falls right now
Partly cloudy and 43° at Proxy Falls right now.
About the live weather map for Proxy Falls
The map centers on Proxy Falls and stacks wildfire smoke, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby Central Oregon destinations
Tip: Central Oregon temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Proxy Falls vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Proxy Falls, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Proxy Falls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Lake | 3.9 mi | -3°F | 4% | 8 mph | 1,625 ft higher |
| Belknap Springs | 6.3 mi | +10°F | 2% | 9 mph | about 10°F warmer on summer afternoons and 1,502 ft lower |
| South Sister Summit | 8.8 mi | -17°F | 8% | 11 mph | 7,183 ft higher and about 17°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Moraine Lake / South Sister | 10.7 mi | -11°F | 5% | 11 mph | about 11°F cooler on summer afternoons and 3,275 ft higher |
| Broken Top Summit | 12.6 mi | -14°F | 7% | 12 mph | 6,000 ft higher and about 14°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| No Name Lake / Broken Top | 13.2 mi | -14°F | 7% | 12 mph | 4,850 ft higher and about 14°F cooler on summer afternoons |
Places with a climate like Proxy Falls'
- Blue Lake Trailhead (18 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Gold Lake Sno-Park (39 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Cultus Lake (24 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Proxy Falls climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Proxy Falls with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.
Positive and negative differences describe how Proxy Falls departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.
Proxy Falls weather by month
July is the warmest month at Proxy Falls, with an average high of 76°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 26°F. December is the wettest month (12.3 in.), out of about 75.7 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in February, when fog or low cloud covers 24% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 3% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Proxy Falls are August, July, and September. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in August, 11 AM to 2 PM in July, and noon to 3 PM in September.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip | Wet days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 27°F | 10.4 in | 19 | 19% | 28% | 7 mph | 9.2 h | 19 |
| Feb | 42°F | 27°F | 7.9 in | 17 | 24% | 36% | 6 mph | 10.4 h | 19 |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 8.7 in | 17 | 16% | 36% | 6 mph | 11.8 h | 18 |
| Apr | 50°F | 31°F | 7.1 in | 16 | 16% | 33% | 6 mph | 13.4 h | 20 |
| May | 59°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 13 | 15% | 28% | 6 mph | 14.8 h | 34 |
| Jun | 66°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 11 | 7% | 15% | 7 mph | 15.5 h | 58 |
| Jul | 76°F | 47°F | 0.8 in | 5 | 2% | 3% | 7 mph | 15.2 h | 86 |
| Aug | 76°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 6 | 4% | 4% | 7 mph | 14.0 h | 88 |
| Sep | 69°F | 43°F | 2.6 in | 10 | 7% | 12% | 7 mph | 12.4 h | 63 |
| Oct | 56°F | 36°F | 6.3 in | 15 | 9% | 20% | 6 mph | 10.8 h | 34 |
| Nov | 44°F | 30°F | 10.4 in | 19 | 14% | 27% | 6 mph | 9.5 h | 20 |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 12.3 in | 21 | 23% | 30% | 6 mph | 8.9 h | 18 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
What makes Proxy Falls' weather different
Among the 13 Central Oregon trailheads we track, Proxy Falls has the 2nd-calmest summer afternoons.
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calmest summer afternoonsamong Central Oregon trailheads
When the fog burns off
25%of 9 AM hours foggy in February
Fog or low cloud covers Proxy Falls in 25% of 9 AM hours in February, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 18% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. July mornings are the least foggy (2%).
When the wind picks up
11 AMwhen afternoon wind builds, June–August
From June through August, wind at Proxy Falls typically builds after 11 AM. In August it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 7 mph, while mornings average 3 mph. Overall, January is the windiest month, peaking near 8 mph around 9 PM.
Freezing hours
12 hbelow freezing on a typical February night
In February, the average stays at or below freezing for 12 hours of the night and morning.
Elevation
−3°Fsummer afternoons at Scott Lake, 1,625 ft up
Scott Lake sits 1,625 ft higher, 3.9 miles away. Its summer highs average 3°F cooler and its winter lows 3°F colder than Proxy Falls.
Daylight
8.9–15.5 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Proxy Falls range from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:53 PM, and in mid-December around 4:35 PM.
Wildfire smoke
15 daysof smoky air per fire season (about AQI 75+)
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Proxy Falls an average of 15 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 28 more days a season had lighter smoke.
Snow
110 inof snow per winter (HRRR estimate)
NOAA's HRRR model puts Proxy Falls at about 110 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 47 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
Seasons at Proxy Falls
- Warm seasonJun 25 – Sep 25 · highs 67°F+
The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 25 to Sep 25, when the average high is 67°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 76°F.
- Cool seasonNov 25 – Feb 26 · highs 43°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 25 to Feb 26, when the average high is 43°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 26°F.
- Freezing nightsNov 4 – Apr 25 · lows 32°F or colder
Average lows at Proxy Falls are at or below freezing from Nov 4 to Apr 25.
- Wet seasonOct 13 – May 6 · 81% of the year's precipitation
The wet season runs from Oct 13 to May 6, when a day has at least a 46% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 81% of the year's precipitation.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of precipitation by Oct 5 and half of its annual total by Jan 27.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Proxy Falls averaged 1 day a year at 90°F or hotter and 88 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 24 days a year with at least half an inch of precipitation and 0 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 65 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 22, 2025 (91°F) and the coldest night was Feb 11, 2025 (7°F). The wettest day was Dec 18, 2025 (2.30 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 45 mph on Dec 18, 2025.
- 1day at 90°F or hotter
- 88nights at or below freezing
- 24days with ½ in. of precipitation or more
- 0afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 65mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day91°FAug 22, 2025
- Coldest night7°FFeb 11, 2025
- Wettest day2.30 inDec 18, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust45 mphDec 18, 2025
What shapes Proxy Falls' weather
Proxy Falls sits at a middle elevation, where winter storms switch between rain and snow. Oregon 242, the access highway, closes for the winter because deep snow builds up on the pass. When Oregon 242 reopens in early summer, snowmelt from the slopes above keeps the falls running strong. They are at their fullest in late spring and early summer. By late summer and early fall, after months of dry weather, the flow drops noticeably.
The trail starts out across an old lava flow, which is open and sunny, then enters shaded forest. The falls themselves sit in cool, damp hollows where spray and shade keep the air cooler even on warm afternoons. The forest and the slope shelter the trail, so wind is light most of the year.
Compared with Dee Wright Observatory at the top of the pass, Proxy Falls is lower, milder and much greener, and its snow melts out weeks earlier. Late-summer smoke from fires in the Willamette or Deschutes forests can settle into the McKenzie River valley on calm days.
Tips for visiting Proxy Falls
Check that Oregon 242 is open
The trailhead depends on Oregon 242, which is closed in winter. The west side of the pass has sometimes closed in mid-October, weeks before the east side.
Pay the day-use fee
The trailhead charges a day-use fee per vehicle, paid by card at a machine on site, or you can use a Northwest Forest Pass or interagency pass. The trailhead is open June through October, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fill out a wilderness permit
The trail enters the Three Sisters Wilderness, so day hikers fill out a free self-issue permit at the trailhead from June 15 to October 15.
Walk the loop as signed
The Forest Service asks hikers to follow the loop in the signed direction to reduce congestion on this popular trail.
Bring water and no long rigs
There is no drinking water at the trailhead, and vehicles over 35 feet are not allowed.
Proxy Falls through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- The area is snow-covered, and Oregon 242 is closed to vehicles. Skiers and walkers can go past the gates at their own risk, with no services or cell service on the closed road.
- Summer (June–August)
- The highway opens on the third Monday in June at the earliest, and the falls are at their fullest soon after. By August the flow is lower and the trail is busy.
- Fall (September–November)
- Fall brings fewer people and cooler days, and the falls run low until the rain returns. The west side of the highway can close as early as mid-October.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter brings heavy rain and snow. The highway is closed and not maintained, and anyone past the gates travels at their own risk.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Waterfall hike: A short loop with spurs to both falls. Best soon after the highway opens, when snowmelt keeps the falls full.
- Photography: Overcast days give even light on the falls. On sunny days, the shaded hollows are high-contrast at midday.
- Scenic driving on McKenzie Pass: Proxy Falls is on the summer drive over Oregon 242, which is busiest on clear weekends. Vehicles over 35 feet are not allowed on the highway.
Official sources and current conditions
- Willamette National Forest: Proxy Falls Trailhead
- Willamette National Forest: Proxy Falls Trail #3532
- ODOT: McKenzie Highway (OR 242) seasonal closure
- NWS forecast for Proxy Falls
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 44 | 41.2° / 32.3° | 2.9h | 8d | 7.75" | 3 |
| December 2024 | 46 | 43.2° / 33.2° | 3.4h | 4d | 10.11" | 2 |
| January 2025 | 58 | 42.7° / 29.7° | 5.4h | 3d | 3.13" | 5 |
| February 2025 | 48 | 37.6° / 25.6° | 4h | 8d | 5.21" | 3 |
| March 2025 | 51 | 43.2° / 31.7° | 5.2h | 7d | 7.1" | 5 |
| April 2025 | 72 | 50.9° / 34.3° | 8.3h | 3d | 1.56" | 14 |
| May 2025 | 73 | 55.3° / 38.7° | 8.6h | 9d | 1.86" | 20 |
| June 2025 | 91 | 65.9° / 45.6° | 11.9h | 1d | 0.76" | 27 |
| July 2025 | 98 | 74.1° / 52.8° | 12.4h | 1d | 0.05" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 94 | 75.1° / 54.2° | 11.1h | 2d | 0.21" | 30 |
| September 2025 | 87 | 69.4° / 50.1° | 8.8h | 1d | 1.58" | 23 |
| October 2025 | 70 | 52.6° / 37.8° | 6.3h | 5d | 3.2" | 16 |
| November 2025 | 61 | 49° / 37.9° | 5h | 4d | 2.51" | 6 |
| December 2025 | 46 | 44.3° / 35.4° | 2.6h | 11d | 10.19" | 5 |
| January 2026 | 64 | 46.8° / 35.8° | 5.7h | 6d | 2.08" | 7 |
| February 2026 | 57 | 43.5° / 32.1° | 5.2h | 5d | 3.98" | 6 |
| March 2026 | 60 | 48.2° / 35.6° | 5.9h | 8d | 3.98" | 11 |
| April 2026 | 69 | 50.2° / 34.9° | 8.2h | 6d | 3.56" | 16 |
| May 2026 | 82 | 58.9° / 40.4° | 10.7h | 4d | 2.31" | 22 |
| June 2026 | 84 | 63° / 45.1° | 10h | 6d | 1.22" | 22 |
| July 2026 | 97 | 71.5° / 50.5° | 12.3h | 1d | 0.28" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 97 | 74.3° / 51.8° | 11.5h | 0d | 0.01" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 85 | 60.9° / 44.2° | 8.5h | 2d | 1.44" | 22 |
| October 2026 | 79 | 59.1° / 41.4° | 7.5h | 1d | 0.94" | 19 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Proxy Falls climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Proxy Falls, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.
Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Proxy Falls. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.
Snow Depth by Season
0″ on the ground as of Nov 13, compared with an average of 0.5″ on that date.
Now
0″
Typical peak
33″
Deepest
96″
2016–17
About this chart and each season's peak
Each gray line is one winter at Proxy Falls (3,291 ft), from August through July. The dashed line is the average for each date, and the blue line is this season. Depths come from NOAA's daily SNODAS snow analysis, adjusted for the elevation of this spot, and are updated through Nov 13, 2026.
| Season | Peak depth | Peak date | Days with 1″+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 12″ | Jan 10 | 46 |
| 2024–25 | 21″ | Feb 6 | 96 |
| 2023–24 | 33″ | Jan 13 | 69 |
| 2022–23 | 54″ | Apr 5 | 181 |
| 2021–22 | 43″ | Jan 5 | 115 |
| 2020–21 | 23″ | Feb 28 | 109 |
| 2019–20 | 30″ | Jan 17 | 91 |
| 2018–19 | 36″ | Feb 26 | 105 |
| 2017–18 | 55″ | Feb 26 | 168 |
| 2016–17 | 96″ | Mar 7 | 164 |
| 2015–16 | 43″ | Dec 24 | 91 |
| 2014–15 | 19″ | Dec 30 | 43 |
| 2013–14 | 33″ | Feb 11 | 77 |
| 2012–13 | 46″ | Jan 30 | 119 |
| 2011–12 | 30″ | Mar 2 | 141 |
| 2010–11 | 33″ | Feb 25 | 173 |
| 2009–10 | 20″ | Dec 23 | 76 |
| 2008–09 | 58″ | Mar 10 | 156 |
| 2007–08 | 73″ | Feb 3 | 163 |
| 2006–07 | 18″ | Mar 2 | 58 |
| 2005–06 | 15″ | Dec 4 | 43 |
| 2004–05 | 11″ | Mar 31 | 24 |
| 2003–04 | 53″ | Feb 18 | 162 |
Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01
- Temperature: At Proxy Falls, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in August (74°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (30°F).
- Wind: From June through August, wind at Proxy Falls typically builds after 11 AM. In August it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 7 mph, while mornings average 3 mph. Overall, January is the windiest month, peaking near 8 mph around 9 PM.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Proxy Falls (3% average cloud cover), and March middays are the cloudiest (36%).
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Proxy Falls
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Proxy Falls changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Proxy Falls through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Proxy Falls for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.
Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.
How recent months compared at Proxy Falls
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Proxy Falls averaged a high of 59°F, 4°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 56°F.
Location Details
Proxy Falls weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Proxy Falls
What is the weather like at Proxy Falls today?
It's 43°F at Proxy Falls right now, with a comfort score of 49 (moderate). Today's forecast high at Proxy Falls is 54°F, 10°F above the mid November normal of 44°F. The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 45°F with a 3 mph wind (comfort 64).
What is the best month to visit Proxy Falls?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Proxy Falls are August, July, and September. The best hours are usually 11 AM to 2 PM in August, 11 AM to 2 PM in July, and noon to 3 PM in September. The warm season lasts about 3.1 months, from Jun 25 to Sep 25, when the average high is 67°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 76°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Proxy Falls?
July is the warmest month at Proxy Falls, with an average high of 76°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 26°F. Average lows at Proxy Falls are at or below freezing from Nov 4 to Apr 25.
When does the fog burn off at Proxy Falls?
Fog or low cloud covers Proxy Falls in 25% of 9 AM hours in February, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 18% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. July mornings are the least foggy (2%).
When is it windiest at Proxy Falls?
From June through August, wind at Proxy Falls typically builds after 11 AM. In August it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 7 mph, while mornings average 3 mph. Overall, January is the windiest month, peaking near 8 mph around 9 PM.
Does it snow at Proxy Falls?
Yes, regularly through the winter. NOAA's HRRR model puts Proxy Falls at about 110 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 47 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
How much rain and snow does Proxy Falls get?
December is the wettest month (12.3 in.), out of about 75.7 in. a year. The wet season runs from Oct 13 to May 6, when a day has at least a 46% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 81% of the year's precipitation.
How does Proxy Falls weather compare with Scott Lake?
Scott Lake sits 1,625 ft higher, 3.9 miles away. Its summer highs average 3°F cooler and its winter lows 3°F colder than Proxy Falls.
How smoky does Proxy Falls get in fire season?
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Proxy Falls an average of 15 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 28 more days a season had lighter smoke.
What kind of place is Proxy Falls?
Proxy Falls is a pair of waterfalls on the west slope of the Cascades, reached by a short loop trail from Oregon 242. The trailhead is about 9 miles east of the Highway 126 junction near McKenzie Bridge. The Willamette National Forest manages the trail, which crosses an old lava flow into the Three Sisters Wilderness to Upper and Lower Proxy Falls.
What is Proxy Falls weather like in November?
November at Proxy Falls averages a high of 44°F and a low of 30°F, with 10.4 in. of precipitation over about 19 wet days. About 14% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 6 mph.
More about Proxy Falls weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA HRRR analyses, including its hourly precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- Willamette National Forest, Proxy Falls Trailhead (accessed 2026-10-29)
- Willamette National Forest, Proxy Falls Trail #3532 (accessed 2026-10-29)
- Oregon Department of Transportation, McKenzie Highway (OR 242) (accessed 2026-10-29)
- KTVZ, McKenzie Pass fully closes for the season (Nov. 2025) (accessed 2026-10-29)
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