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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SW Ashland OR

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:15pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:15pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. 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 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 34 °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 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind around 5 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 23. South southeast wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. 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 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm 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 34. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42°N 122.99°W (Elev. 4301 ft)
2:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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