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 SSW Jacksonville OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:47pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:47pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 27. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am.  Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 27. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Snow level 3100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SSW Jacksonville OR
 42.11°N 123.12°W (Elev. 2192 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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