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 75%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Ashland OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:21pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:21pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am.  Low around 26. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 32. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 26. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 32. Light and variable wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 3 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Ashland OR
 42.13°N 122.7°W (Elev. 4232 ft)
9:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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