Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains
Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: 2 Miles ENE Central Point OR Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 2:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026 |  |
This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 5pm. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then snow. Low around 26. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Thursday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Snow level rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind. Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow after 10pm. Snow level 2400 feet lowering to 1800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Sunday: Rain. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Monday: Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Monday Night: Rain. Snow level 3800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 3800 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wednesday: A chance of rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. | |
| 2 Miles ENE Central Point OR 42.38°N 122.86°W (Elev. 1342 ft) | |
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