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

55°F

13°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Ashland OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind around 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind around 11 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
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 36. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Ashland OR
 42.05°N 122.83°W (Elev. 6512 ft)
10:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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