Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 10:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SW Ashland OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:19pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:19pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 19. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 24. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 6 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 19. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 24. West northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 6 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42.01°N 122.91°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
9:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
10pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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