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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rogue Valley International Airport (KMFR)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 02:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles WSW Ashland OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a steady temperature around 60. South wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a steady temperature around 60. South wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles WSW Ashland OR
 42.07°N 122.98°W (Elev. 4022 ft)
Last Update:
1:41 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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