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.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 04:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Ashland OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:36pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:36pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 8am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 26 °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 23. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South southeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy. 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 30. Windy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Windy.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Ashland OR
 42.08°N 122.75°W (Elev. 6873 ft)
3:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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