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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SSW Jacksonville OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:09pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:09pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 27. South wind 5 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 38 °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 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 27. South wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm 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 38. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SSW Jacksonville OR
 42.08°N 123.05°W (Elev. 3215 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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