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.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Ashland OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:46pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:46pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Steady temperature around 29. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 37 °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 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 29. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. 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 37. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Ashland OR
 42.07°N 122.98°W (Elev. 4022 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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