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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 04:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Ashland OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:13am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:13am until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of snow after noon. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 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, mainly before 4pm.  High near 21. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. West wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 9am, then a chance of snow after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 21. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Ashland OR
 42.09°N 122.72°W (Elev. 6755 ft)
5:02 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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