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 >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

Lat: 42.37503°NLon: 122.87696°WElev: 1312.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SW Ashland OR

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:09pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 01:09pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South southeast wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42°N 122.99°W (Elev. 4301 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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