Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SW Ashland OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42°N 122.99°W (Elev. 4301 ft)
7:01 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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