Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Ashland OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 27. West northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 27. West northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery, with a north northwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northeast wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. North northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42.02°N 122.88°W (Elev. 7001 ft)
2:01 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
2pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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