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.

Partly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Ashland OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:47pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:47pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °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 20. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. 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 26. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42.02°N 122.88°W (Elev. 7001 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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